Los Fabulocos
| Los Fabulocos | |
|---|---|
| Origin | U.S. |
| Genres | Tex-Mex |
| Members |
2003 James Barrios Jesus Cuevas Mike Molina Kid Ramos 2011 James Barrios Jesus Cuevas Mike Molina Al Martinez |
Los Fabulocos is a Tex-Mex band that is led by Jesus Cuevas, a vocalist and accordion player who used to be with The Blazers, an East L.A.-based group.[1] It also features Kid Ramos[2] who has in the past worked with the Fabulous Thunderbirds.[3] Like, Malo, Los Lobos, El Chicano, The Blazers, Tierra, Los Fabulocos is an important part of the history of Mexican-American rock music.
Background
They hail from East Los Angeles which has Americas largest Mexican-American community.[4] Their music could be described as a mixture of Blues, R&B,Rockabilly and traditional Spanish and Mexican music. Blues, R&B and Rockabilly.[5]
Among some of the songs they have recorded are "Crazy Baby" by Gene Maltais.[6]
Some time around 2011 Kid Ramos left the band. A new member joined. He was Al Martinez. Martinez along with his brother had been in a rockabilly band in high school. He was a Blazers fan himself. [7]
Band Members
- James Barrios, Bass & Vocals
- Jesus Cuevas, Accordion & Vocals
- Kid Ramos, Bajo Sexto, Guitar & Vocals (Left 2011)
- Mike Molina, Drums [8]
- Al Martinez (Joined 2011) [9]
Discography of releases
References
- ↑ Delta Groove Los Fabulocos Bio:
- ↑ All Music Los Fabulocos review by Hal Horowitz
- ↑ Vintage Guitar Magazine Los Fabulocos featuring Kid Ramos
- ↑ Reverb Nation About, See Full Bio
- ↑ Delta Groove Los Fabulocos Bio:
- ↑ All Music Los Fabulocos Review by Hal Horowitz
- ↑ Ventura County Star Los Fabulocos will play
- ↑ Jive Wired Los Fabulocos featuring Kid Ramos
- ↑ Ventura County Star Los Fabulocos will play
- ↑ Artist Direct Los Fabulocos
- ↑ Artist Direct Dos