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Mark Guerrero Resumé

EDUCATION

California State University at Los Angeles- B.A. in Chicano Studies (1977)

Dick Grove School of Music- Studio City, California (1980)

RECORDING

GNP Crescendo Records- 2 singles with Mark & the Escorts, "Get Your Baby" & "Dance with Me" (1965)

Rampart Records- "West Coast East Side Revue" album, Mark & the Escorts (1 track) with other artists, including the Blendells & Cannibal & the Headhunters (1968)

Kapp Records- 1 single with group Nineteen Eighty Four, "Three's a Crowd" (1969)

Ode Records- 1 single as a solo artist, "Lila, Love Me Tonight", produced by Lou Adler of the Mamas & the Papas, Carole King & Cheech & Chong fame (1971)

Capitol Records- 2 singles as a solo artist, "I'm Brown" & "Rock & Roll Queen" (1972)

A&M Records- "Tango" album with group Tango, produced by Joe Wissert of Earth, Wind & Fire and Boz Scaggs fame (1973) and 1 single with Tango, "Holy Moses", self-produced (1974)- "Tango" album re-released on CD in Japan   (1990)

Background vocal on Harry Nilsson demo, "I'm Mean" for soundtrack of the movie "Popeye" (1979)

Eastside Landmark Records- "On the Boulevard" E.P. as a solo artist, self-produced (1988)

Background vocals, instrumental performances and arrangements on Lalo Guerrero y Las Ardillitas children's albums, and instrumental performances on other Lalo Guerrero records (1964-1992)

Compiled Lalo Guerrero retrospective CD, "Recuerdos/Memories" (1992)

Warrior Records- Co-produced "Fifties Flashback" album by Chan Romero, 50's Chicano rocker of "Hippy Hippy Shake" fame (1993)

Jeff Edwards Productions- Guide lead vocals for karoake video disc containing 24 Julio Iglesias songs for international release (1993)

Radio Aztlán Records- "Radio Aztlán" (1993), "Jukebox Man" (1994), and "Face and Heart" (1996), self-produced audio cassette albums

Background vocals on the Grammy nominated Los Lobos' children's album "Papa's Dream" on the Music for Little People record label (1994)

Compiled Lalo Guerrero audio cassette, "Early Classic Recordings 1950-1955" (1995)

R-Town Records- "The Chicano Alliance," 2 CD Set, 2 songs, solo artist, "Rosalie" and "On the Boulevard." (1998)

Dionysus Records- "Eastside Sound, Vol. 2, Featuring Mark & the Escorts," Reissue compilation CD, which includes four songs from 1965 by my teenage band, Mark & the Escorts.  Also included on the CD are recordings by the Blendells, Premiers, Enchantments, and others (2001).

SONGWRITING

"Pre-Columbian Dream" ("Sueño Precolombino") - recorded by Herb Alpert on his "Noche de Amor" album, A&M Records (1983)

"Fernando, El Toro"- recorded by Lalo Guerrero, tribute to Dodger pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, Ambiente Records (1982) and featured in an ESPN documentary entitled "Fernandomania" (2001)

All songs on aforementioned Ode Records single, Capitol singles, A&M album, Eastside Landmark E.P., "Radio Aztlán" and "Jukebox Man" and "Face and Heart" tapes.

Music to 11 songs on 4 children's albums by Lalo Guerrero y Las Ardillitas,   EMI Records, Mexico (1982-91):   "E.T. El Extraterrestre" (from "20 Exitos Navideños de Las Ardillitas de Lalo Guerrero" - 1982); "Panfilo El Rey del Rock," "Juegos de Video," "Ejercicios Aerobicos," and "Rocanroleando en Mexico" (from "Panfilo El Rey del Rock" - 1983); "Queremos Rock Para Navidad," "Super Santo Clos," "La Computadora (de Santo Clos)," and "El Niño Jesus" (from "Aleluya! Es Navidad" - 1984); "Panfilo El Catrin," and "El Sapo" (from "Mensajes y Locuras" - 1991)

"On the Boulevard"- recorded by rock group Souffle on their "Al Natural" album, Orfeon Records, Mexico (1988)

"Gotta Thank the Black Man"- recorded by Roger Connelly on his "No Stranger To Bad Weather" CD, Lyin' Dog Records (1996)

"Mihijita"- recorded by Geree, R Town Records, 4 song CD "Geree" (1997) and CD album "Through These Eyes" (1999)

"Rosalie" and "On the Boulevard" recordings by Mark Guerrero- "The Chicano Alliance" CD, R-Town Records (1998)

All 20 songs on the "On the Boulevard Anthology, 1972-1988"- recordings by Mark Guerrero (2002)

"Oh Maria"- recorded by Trini Lopez (2004)

"Rockin' Like There's No Tomorrow"- recorded by Chan Romero (2004)

CONCERTS

Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles- "West Coast East Side Revue" with Mark & the Escorts- also on bill; Thee Midniters, Cannibal & the Headhunters, the Blendells, the Premiers, the Romancers, Little Ray, Ronnie & the Casuals, the Atlantics, the Blue Satins, the Jaguars and the Salas Brothers, the Heartbreakers, the Little Heartbreakers, the Medallions, the Sisters, the 4 Queens, and the Slauson Brothers (1965)

Gazzarri's, Hollywood- with Nineteen Eighty Four (1968)

Antelope Valley College- opening for Rick Nelson & the Stone Canyon Band (1970)

The Backdoor, San Diego State University- with Tango, on the bill with Ronee Blakely and comedian Franklin Ajaye (1974)

Roxy Theater, Hollywood- with Tango, on the bill with Flash Cadillac & the Continental Kids (1974)

Ackerman Union (Grand Ballroom), U.C.L.A.- with Tango, on the bill with comedian Franklin Ajaye (1974)

Southwest Museum, Highland Park- "Mexican Music in L.A.", solo set, on the bill with Lalo Guerrero (1985)

MacArthur Park & Downtown L.A. warehouse- performance art program as a member of rock group Los Illegals, sponsored by Mabu Mines performance art group of New York (1986)

California State University Los Angeles, solo concert/lecture for Chicano studies classes, Student Union (1989)

L.A. Theater Center- "Noche de Risa y Susto" with Radio Aztlán, also on the bill; Paul Rodriguez, Rita Moreno and Cheech Marin (1990)

Historic "La Golondrina Cafe", Olvera Street with Radio Aztlán (1991)

Barnsdall Art Center Theater- Barnsdall Park, Los Angeles- solo set , on the bill with Lalo Guerrero, sponsored by the Craft and Folk Art Museum (1992)

L.A. County Museum, Bing Theater- "Carlos Almaraz Remembered"- performed self-composed tribute song to the late Chicano artist, "The Ballad of Carlos Almaraz" (1992)

McCallum Theater, Palm Desert, California- "Lalo & Amigos" (a tribute to Lalo Guerrero)- 2 solo numbers, including the self-composed "The Ballad of Lalo Guerrero"- also on the bill; Cesar Chavez, Paul Rodriguez, Cheech Marin, Don Tosti, Daniel Valdez, Mariachi Sol de Mexico, Little Joe, Mariachi Campana de America, and Edward James Olmos (1992)

Palm Springs Convention Center- performed in and produced a show that was part of the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce State Convention- also on the bill; Lalo Guerrero and Poncho Sanchez (1993)

Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California- "Heart to the Heartland" (benefit for children of the Oklahoma City bombing)- performed with Cesar Rosas of Los Lobos and Eric Burdon. Hit songs of the Animals were performed (1995)

Cite de la Musique, Paris, France- concert with Lalo Guerrero, music director, lead guitar on Lalo's music and performed own songs "Oh Maria" and "On the Boulevard" (1998)

Getty Center, Los Angeles, California- concert with Lalo Guerrero, music director, lead guitar on Lalo's music and performed own songs "Oh Maria," "On the Boulevard" and "Ay Yi Yi Yi (Nobody Told Me)" (1998)

California State University Los Angeles (Luckman Auditorium)- Concert with Lalo Guerrero and band, Nydia Rojas on bill. (1998)

Luna Park Nightclub, West Hollywood- concert with Lalo Guerrero and band, book party for "Land of a Thousand Dances." Thee Midniters, Los Illegals, Max Uballez, Lysa Flores, and Lil' Rudy G. on bill (1998)

Cerritos College, Cerritos- concert with Lalo Guerrero and band, Burnight Auditorium (1998) and the Student Union (1999)

Pico Rivera Arena- concert with Lalo Guerrero and band, Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez on bill (1998)

Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs- concert with Lalo Guerrero and band (1998)

Spotlight 29 Casino, Indio- concert with Lalo Guerrero and band, ranchera singer Tatiana Bolaños on bill (1999)

Tucson, Arizona- "Party at the Heart" (outdoor concert for Lalo Guerrero mural dedication)- concert with Lalo Guerrero and band, (1999)

Rosewood Park, City of Commerce, CA- concert with Lalo Guerrero and band (2000)

Hacienda Restaurant, Palm Springs, CA- "Tribute to Billy Cardenas"- performed with Hot Rox- also on bill, the Premiers, Cannibal & the Headhunters, Chan Romero and Lalo Guerrero (2001)

Self Help Graphics, East Los Angeles- concert/lecture featuring Mark & Lalo Guerrero- part of series produced by David Reyes and Tom Waldman, authors of the book on Chicano rock in Southern California, "Land of a Thousand Dances" (2001)

Galaxy Theater, Santa Ana, CA- concert with Mark Guerrero & Radio Aztlán on the bill with Malo and Tierra (2002)

The Hop, Puente Hills, CA- concert with Mark Guerrero & Radio Aztlán on the bill with Malo and Tierra (2002)

La Placita Village, Tucson, Arizona- concert with Mark Guerrero & Radio Aztlán, Ismael Barajas Band on bill (2002)

Tucson Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona- Mayor's Costume Ball with Mark Guerrero & Radio Aztlán- also backed Lalo Guerrero  (2003)

The Autry Museum of Western Heritage, Los Angeles, CA- concert with Mark Guerrero & Radio Aztlán on the bill with Thee Midniters (2003)

KCET TV, Los Angeles, CA- concert for Hispanic Heritage Month Awards Banquet performing with Lalo Guerrero- actress/comedian Diane Rodriguez performing an original commemorative poem, backed by Willie Herrón and Jesus Velo of Los Illegals also on the bill (2003)

The Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, CA- Mark Guerrero performing as a member of Redbone, featuring founding member Pat Vegas.  Also on the bill, Rose Royce and Rodney O. & Joe Cooley & Kool Kats (2003)

The Levitt Pavilion, Pasadena, CA- concert with Lalo Guerrero and three piece band (2004)

TELEVISION

"The Siesta is Over"- musical performance- KNXT Los Angeles (1972)

"L.A.: An Artist's View"- profiled L.A. artists for the city's bicentennial, wrote and performed theme song, "Life in L.A."- KTTV Los Angeles (1980)

"Murals of Aztlán"- featured L.A.'s Chicano muralists, wrote and performed two songs, "On the Boulevard" and "Pre-Columbian Dream"- PBS (1982)

"Pacesetters"- with Dan and Lalo Guerrero, Interview- KTTV Los Angeles (1986)

"Midday Show" with host Terri Ouelette, songs and interview- KESQ Palm Springs, CA (1994), with host Bruce Page, songs and interview (1995)

"5 O'Clock News" KESQ-TV- interview & performance segment, Palm Springs, CA (1998)

"Fernandomania"- documentary on Dodger pitcher of the 80s, Fernando Valenzuela- "Fernando, El Toro" written by Mark Guerrero and "Ole! Fernando written by Lalo Guerrero featured, along with interview segments with Mark & Lalo- ESPN Classic (2001)

"Midday Sunday" with host TonyValdez, interview and video clip of Mark Guerrero & Radio Aztlán performing "On the Boulevard"- KTTV Los Angeles (2003)   

RADIO

"Impact" with host Joe Ortiz, music and interview (KLOS) Los Angeles (1972)

"L.A. in Focus", music and interview by Luis Torres (KPFK) Los Angeles (1980)

Lead vocal on commercial for "Sprite" soft drinks, (Spanish), aired California-wide (1987)

"Consider This" with host Patti Patane, music and interview (KNWZ) Palm Springs,  2 appearances (1992)

Composed theme music for "Consider This" (KNWZ) Palm Springs (1992)

"Paul Mitchell Show", songs and interview (KPSI) Palm Springs, 3 appearances (1992), 1 appearance (1993)

Produced and recorded music for commercial for Las Casuelas Terraza Restaurant, Palm Springs- "A Fiesta In Every Bite" (1993)

Produced and recorded music for a campaign against the medfly, sponsored by the California Department of Food and Agriculture- "La Mosca Extranjera" (1993)

"George Gonzalez Show", music and interview (KSWV) Santa Fe, New Mexico (1994)

"Ron Fortner Show", music and interview (KNWZ) Palm Springs (1994)

Composed, produced and recorded theme music for "Journey to Wellness" with host Valjean McGinty (KNWZ) Palm Springs (1994)

"Valley Voices" with host Phil Blauer, songs and interview (KESQ) Palm Springs, 2 appearances, first appearance solo and second with Lalo Guerrero (1994), 2 appearances with Lalo Guerrero (1995)

Lead vocal on Sun Bus commercial (Spanish version) Palm Springs (1996)

"Rock & Roll Dance Party", host Trevor Hyland, airplay for songs, "Meet Me On the Other Side," "Rock & Roll Queen" and "I'll Take Rock & Roll (Any Ol' Time)," (89.5 FM), Bendigo and Central Victoria, Australia (1998)

"Radio Nova"- performed "Oh Maria" with Flaco Jimenez, and airplay for "On the Boulevard" EP, Paris, France (1998)

"Radio Aztlán"- interview by Roberto Tijerina, "The Beto Man Show" (KUCR) Riverside, CA - also featured airplay of Mark & the Escorts 1965 recordings (2001)

KXCI, 91.3 FM, Tucson, Arizona- live performance and interview with Mark Guerrero & Radio Aztlán (2002)

BOOKS & PERIODICALS

Cashbox Magazine, Singles Reviews- Choice Programming, "Rock & Roll Queen" on Capitol Records, July 22, 1972.

L.A. Times- Review of Tango at the Roxy Theater by Richard Cromelin, Jan. 5, 1974.

Daily Variety- Review of Tango at the Roxy Theater, Jan. 7, 1974.

L.A. Free Press- Review of Tango at the Roxy Theater by Todd Everett, Jan. 11, 1974.

Billboard Magazine, Talent in Action- Review of Tango at the Roxy Theater by Bob Kirsh, Jan. 19, 1974.

"The Folk Music Source Book", "Chicano Music" by Phillip Sonnichsen, p.44, Published by Alfred A. Knopf (1976)

The Hollywood Reporter- Review of "L.A., An Artist's View", Sept. 1, 1980.

Caminos Magazine- "Lalo & Mark: The Beat Goes On" by Dan Guerrero- Vol. 5, No. 6 (1984)

The New Mexican- Santa Fe, New Mexico, article by Jackie McCarty, June 18, 1989.

Vista Magazine, Southwestern U.S., "Vistascope" feature, Feb. 18, 1990.

"Barrio Rhythms" by Steven Loza, Chapter 4, "Profiles of the Artists", p. 165, and a mention of Mark & the Escorts, p.102, Illinois Press (1993)

The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, California- Bruce Fessier's column; over twenty mentions (1993-00).  Cover story on Weekend section, May 5, 2000.

"Land of a Thousand Dances" by Tom Waldman & David Reyes- Chapters 6, 8 and 9, Mark Guerrero's former bands, Mark & the Escorts and Tango featured, as well as Mark as a solo artist, photos of both bands also included, University of New Mexico Press (1998)

The Los Angeles Times- Life & Style section, article by Michael Quintanilla, photo and mention, (March 11, 1998)

Frontera Magazine, Los Angeles, article on Mark Guerrero's website, refried nation section, volume 5 no. 1 (May 2000)

Grindstone Magazine- featured in article by Skip Heller entitled "The Pinhead Guide to Chicano Rock" (2001)

L.A. Weekly- review of CD "Eastside Sound, Vol. 2, Featuring Mark & the Escorts (March 9-15, 2001)

WRITING

Music Mag & Entertainment Guide, Palm Springs, California- Wrote monthly column entitled, "Room For the Latin In Rock & Roll" (1998)

The New Music Express, Palm Springs, California- Wrote monthly column entitiled, "Room For the Latin In Rock & Roll" (1999)

Que Nuevas Newspaper, Indio, California (bilingual publication)- Wrote monthly column on Chicano Music (1998-00)

Liner notes on CD, "Vamos a Bailar Otra Vez! with Lalo Guerrero, Break Records (1999)

Liner notes on CD, "The East Side Sound, Vol. 2, Featuring Mark & the Escorts," Dionysus Records (2001)

"The Desert Sun" (a Gannet newspaper), Palm Springs, CA- review of Los Lobos CD, "This Time" (December 10, 2001)

Discography of Lalo Guerrero, "Lalo, My Life and Music," by Lalo Guerrero and Sherilyn Meece Mentes, University of Arizona Press (2002)

"Traditional Music Maker" Magazine, London, England- Article on Flaco Jimenez, Issue No. 56, (July/August 2002)

"Traditional Music Maker" Magazine, London, England- Article on Freddy Fender, Issue No. 57, (August/September 2002)

"Southbound Beat Magazine," Internet magazine- CD Review of "Thee Midniters Greatest, Issue NO. 3, (June 6, 2003)

"Greenwood Encyclopedia of Latina and Latino Popular Cultures in the United States," a two volume reference text covering music, media, literature, visual arts, folklife, religion, fashion, and much more.  A one thousand word essay on the "Evolution of Chicano Music in Southern California."  Volumes to be published in late 2004.

LECTURES

California State University Fullerton, Enrique Rios-Ellis' Mexican Music class, April 17 (2002)

California State University Los Angeles, Richard Rodriguez' Chicano Popular Culture class, May 15 (2002)

INTERNET

Website:  www.markguerrero.net or www.markguerrero.com, contains information on the music of Mark Guerrero as well as information on other Chicano musical artists.  Started in December of 1998, it has become a popular site for people around the world interested in Chicano music.

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