Los Fabulocos

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Los Fabulocos
OriginU.S.
GenresTex-Mex
Members2003
James Barrios
Jesus Cuevas
Mike Molina
Kid Ramos
2011
James Barrios
Jesus Cuevas
Mike Molina
Al Martinez

Los Fabulocos is an American, Cali-Mex band that is led by Jesus Cuevas, a vocalist and accordion player who used to be with the Blazers, an East Los Angeles–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, and Tierra.

Background[edit]

They hail from East Los Angeles which has Americas largest Mexican-American community.[4] Their music could be described as a mixture of traditional Spanish and Mexican music, Blues, R&B, and Rockabilly.[1]

Among some of the songs they have recorded are "Crazy Baby" by Gene Maltais.[5]

When Kid Ramos left the band in 2011 Al Martinez joined. [6]

Band members[edit]

  • James Barrios, Bass and Vocals
  • Jesus Cuevas, Accordion and Vocals
  • Kid Ramos, Bajo Sexto, Guitar and Vocals (Left 2011)
  • Mike Molina, Drums [7]
  • Al Martinez (Joined 2011) [6]

Discography of releases[edit]

  • Los Fabulocos, 2008 [8]
  • Dos, 2010 [9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Delta Groove Los Fabulocos Bio:
  2. ^ All Music Los Fabulocos review by Hal Horowitz
  3. ^ Vintage Guitar Magazine Los Fabulocos featuring Kid Ramos
  4. ^ Reverb Nation About, See Full Bio
  5. ^ All Music Los Fabulocos Review by Hal Horowitz
  6. ^ a b Ventura County Star Los Fabulocos will play
  7. ^ Jive Wired Los Fabulocos featuring Kid Ramos
  8. ^ Artist Direct Los Fabulocos
  9. ^ Artist Direct Dos