El Chicano
El Chicano, originally formed under the name VIP, arose during a period of increasing Chicano consciousness in America. Their initial hit, Viva Tirado, was a jazzy soul rock
rendition of Gerard Wilson's original song about a bullfighter. The song did very well on Los Angeles radio and remained #1 for thirteen straight weeks. Other notable tracks are the
funky Tell Her She's Lovely as well as a cover of Van Morrison's 1967 hit, Brown Eyed Girl.
Original members include Bobby Espinosa, Freddie Sanchez, Mickey Lespron, Andre Baeza and John De Luna. During the 1970's, new members Ersi Arvizu, Rudy Regalado, Max Garduno, Danny
Lamonte, Brian Magness, Jerry Salas, Joe Pereria and Rudy Salas joined the group.
Article from wikipedia.com.
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| The VIP's, which eventually became El Chicano. |
Left to right: Andre Baeza, Mickey Lespron, Bobby Espinoza of El Chicano. |
Mickey Lespron at LA Coliseum |
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| Rudy Regaldo at the Coliseum Watts Summer Festival |
Rudy Regaldo at the Coliseum Watts Summer Festival |
Rudy Regaldo at the Coliseum Watts Summer Festival |
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| Mickey Lespron at LA Coliseum |
Bobby Espinoza at LA Coliseum |
El Chicano |
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| Left to right: Mickey Lespron and Bobby Espinoza |
Bobby Espinoza |
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