This
website is dedicated to publicizing and promoting my music,
as well as Chicano music in general, which doesn't get its
share of attention in the mainstream media. In addition
to information on me and my music, there is a special emphasis
on the music and career of my dad, the late Lalo Guerrero,
and the musical artists who emerged from East Los Angeles
from the 1960s to the 80s, who were part of what has become
known as the "Eastside Sound."
Brief Bio
Mark Guerrero began playing in rock & roll bands at age 12. He led the
popular East Los Angeles band Mark & the Escorts, who recorded two singles for
GNP Crescendo Records. Mark has also recorded as a solo artist for Ode Records (produced
by rock & roll hall of famer Lou Adler), Capitol Records, and with his group Tango, for A&M
Records. His songs have been recorded by artists such as Herb Alpert, Trini
Lopez, Chan Romero, and his father, Lalo Guerrero. Mark has performed on
stage with Redbone, Eric Burdon, El Chicano, Tierra, Lalo Guerrero, and many
others. As a Chicano and East L.A. music historian, Mark has written over
a hundred articles, hosts a radio podcast, been a guest on numerous
radio and television programs, consulted for museums, and lectured at
universities. See Mark's bio
and resume
for more detailed information.
Latest
Mark Guerrero Radio Now a Podcast
Mark's "Chicano Music Chronicles" show is now a free podcast at podbeam.com.
Mark's interviews with such artists as Pat Vegas of Redbone, Trini Lopez, Lonnie
Jordan of War, Louie Perez of Los Lobos, Chris Montez, Sunny Ozuna, Chan Romero, and many more can be heard, shared, and
downloaded. Also on the podcast page is Mark's new show "Rock Doc
Chronicles," which features shows with legendary folk artist Ramblin' Jack
Elliot and British rocker Terry Reid. Click
here to visit the page.
"Face and Heart- An
Aztec Tale"
a children's book is now out and available at amazon.com
A song by Mark Guerrero Illustrated by
Shadow Ridge School Art & Media high school students
The Aztec elders taught their children to be very respectful towards others.
These rules were called the huehuetlatolli or “words of the elders.” Part of
this training included teaching their young the universal truth of their concept
of “face and heart.” The Aztecs believed that the face represents your
character, the basis of honesty and integrity; your heart, love and compassion
for your fellow man. Together, an Aztec who exhibited a balance of both was
deemed a quality member of society. Click
here
to purchase the book at amazon.com.
Featured Videos
Tango:
Southern California Rock Band 1971-74 all songswords & music by Mark Guerrero
Mark Guerrero
"On the Boulevard" words & music by Mark Guerrero
video by Jammin Classics
Mark & the
Escorts
"Get Your Baby" music by Thomas - Edwards
Mark & the
Escorts recording in a movie
Mark & the Escorts, my
teenage band, recorded an instrumental called "Get Your Baby" in 1965.
Fifty two years later the recording is featured in a major motion picture,
"Logan Lucky" directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Channing Tatum, Daniel
Craig, Adam Driver, Katie Holmes, and Hillery Swank. The entire recording is played
about an hour into the movie during a scene which begins with Daniel Craig doing
push ups in prison. "Get Your Baby" is also on the movie soundtrack album,
along with Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Denver, Dr. John, and Bo Diddley.
Contents
of Website
The
What's New pages have information about upcoming
and recent shows, events, lectures, books, CDs and DVDs.
There are also "What's New" archives.
The Miscellaneous Writings page contains
stories of many of my recent and past "live" shows and
recording sessions. Included are stories of my two
trips to Liverpool, England, where I performed at the
legendary Cavern Club; my musical experiences with artists
such as Eric Burdon, Ry Cooder, Flaco Jimenez, Redbone,
Harry Nilsson, Trini Lopez, and others; my performance with
my dad in Paris, France, and our trip to the White House.
Also on this page are related book, documentary, and CD reviews
I've written, including for a book entitled "Land of a
Thousand Dances" in which I'm featured. You can also
read about a book on the life of my dad, Lalo Guerrero, "Lalo- My Life and Music" and liner
notes and a bio of my teenage band, Mark & the Escorts,
I wrote for a CD released in 2000, "Eastside Sound, Vol.
2, Featuring Mark & the Escorts" on Dionysus Records.
The Mark
Guerrero Band page has information on my band,
Radio Aztlán, which I started in 2002 as a vehicle for my
original music. We had our first gig, July 20, 2002
at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, CA, on the bill with Malo
and Tierra. Also read about our appearances at The Hop in the City of
Industry, CA, La Placita Village in Tucson, AZ, the Gene Autry
Museum of Western Heritage in Los Angeles, the 2003 Latin
Oldies Festival in San Bernardino, and the John Anson Ford
Theater in Hollywood. In 2008, I retired the name and
have since performed my original music, with some of my dad's,
using the name the Mark Guerrero Band. I use different
numbers of musicians based on the venue and show.
The
Songwritingpage features sound bytes, cover and label scans, and information on
my songs that have been recorded by me and other artists.
The Mark Guerrero Videos page features
selected "live" performances from 1985 to the
present.
These include my performances at The Cavern in Liverpool,
England, Cite de la Musique in Paris, France, and various
highlights from other concerts, television appearances, and
studio videos.
The Lecture/Performance page is dedicated to information on
lectures and lecture/performances I've done at universities,
museums, and other venues.
The Lalo & Mark page has information
on concerts and recordings I did with my dad, the late legendary
Chicano singer/songwriter, Lalo Guerrero. It also has
a photo and flyer gallery, along with seven pages of videos
of performances I did with my father between 1998 and 2000.
The Mark & the Escorts page has
the history of my 1960s teenage band, which is currently
doing occasional reunion shows. Our 1965 recording of
"Get Your Baby" has become a garage rock classic, having been included on many
60s compilations around the world.
The Tango (My
70s Band)page has the history of my 1970s band, which recorded an album
and single for A&M Records.
The Selected Lyrics
page features the lyrics to many of my songs.
The Radio
& Sound Bytes page includes radio shows
on which I'm a guest, in addition to other related sound bytes of
interest.
The Mark Guerrero Radiopage has episodes of my two different radio podcassts,
"Chicano Music Chronicles" and "Rock Doc Chronicles."
The
shows include interviews with artists about their music
and careers. My favorite recordings by each artist are
played and discussed. On "Chicano Music Chronicles" my guests include Trini Lopez,
Chris Montez, Chan
Romero, Louie Perez of Los Lobos, Lonnie Jordan of War, Pat
Vegas of Redbone, Rene
Rene, Sunny Ozuna, Fred Sanchez and Jerry Salas of El Chicano, Rudy Salas
of Tierra, Little Ray Jimenez, Little Willie G, Geri "Geree"
Gonzalez, Hirth
Martinez, Los Illegals, Don Tosti, George Ochoa of Yaqui, Steve Salas
of Tierra, George Landa of Los Nawdy Dawgs, Butch Rillera of Redbone, Gabriel
Manzo, pc Muñoz, Jose "Dr. Loco" Cuellar, Arty Perez of Redbone,
Max Uballez, Ersi Arvizu of The Sisters, and an "Eastside Sound" show with various principals of the Eastside
Sound of the 60s, including Richard "Scar"
Lopez of Cannibal & the Headhunters, George Delgado of
The Premiers, Sal Murillo of The Blendells, Max Uballez and
Andy Tesso of The Romancers, and Rudy Salas of the Salas
Brothers, and managers Billy Cardenas and Art Brambila. Also shows with no
interview on Lalo Guerrero and yours truly. On my new "Rock Doc Chronicles"
guests include folk legend Ramblin' Jack Elliot and British rocker Terry Reid.
The Main Photo Gallery pages have
photo images of most of the artists featured on this website, either in
articles, my radio show, and artists I've met or worked with throughout the
years.
The Media Clippings page has newspaper
and internet articles pertaining to my career from the mid-60s to the
present.
The Local Gig Page has information on
where I'm performing locally around the Coachella Valley of California where I
reside. It also has information on past local gigs.
My Related Linkspages have links to a multitude of other related websites. Included
are websites of other musical artists, record companies,
television/film/documentaries, community, media, comedy, art, radio shows, and
miscellaneous.
The
60s Eastside Flyers pages feature
scans of flyers of dances and shows from East L.A.'s golden
age. The 60s Eastside Band
Cardspage features scans of band cards and the 60s
Eastside Photos page has photos of many of the bands of the era.
The Record/CD Labels,
Sleeves & Covers pages feature scans of my record
and CD labels, sleeves and covers, as well as those of Eastside
Sound and other related artists.
The Lalo Guerrero Gallery
page has miscellaneous photos and other Lalo-related
images.
The Mark Guerrero Gallery
page likewise has selected photos and images of yours truly.
The
Mark Guerrero Discography 1 features
label scans, album and CD covers, and information on recordings on which I'm featured as the recording artist.
The Mark Guerrero Discograpy 2 features
label scans, album and CD covers, and information on recordings on which I am a guest singer, musician,
or the songwriter.
The Passages
page pays tribute to Chicano and Eastside Sound related
artists, as well as others who have contributed to the genre
and Chicano culture in general, who have passed on.
The Booking
page provides contact information regarding the booking of
my musical, lecture, and other related services.
I hope you enjoy my website! If you have any questions
or comments, please email me at info@markguerrero.com
or by way of the contact page.
