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    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 and led the popular East Los Angeles band Mark & the Escorts, who recorded two singles for GNP Crescendo Records.  He has recorded as a solo artist for Ode Records (produced by the legendary 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 late father, Lalo Guerrero.  Mark has performed on stage with Redbone, Eric Burdon, El Chicano, Tierra, Lalo Guerrero, and many others.  See Mark's bio and resume for more detailed information.

Contents of Website

     The What's New pages have information about new CD and DVD releases, books, upcoming shows, events, and lectures.  

     Included on My Chicano Music Articles page are articles I've written about Chicano musical artists, most based on interviews with the artists.  Artists I've spotlighted include yours truly Mark Guerrero, Chan Romero, Don Tosti, El Chicano, Flaco Jimenez, Tierra, Carmencristina Moreno, Lalo Guerrero, Los Lobos, Cannibal & the Headhunters, The Premiers, The Blendells, Little Willie G, Trini Lopez, Chris Montez, Freddy Fender, Little Ray Jimenez, Hirth Martinez, The Romancers, Tango (my 70s band), Los Illegals, Geree, Redbone, Rubén Funkahuátl Guevara (Ruben & the Jets), Malo, Ronnie & the Casuals, Yaqui, Dr. Loco's Rockin' Jalapeño Band, The Sisters, Elijah, The Mixtures, The Village Callers, The Blazers, The Delgado Brothers, Manny Lopez, and Question Mark & the Mysterians.  There are sound bytes of the music of the artists at the end of each article and my Main Photo Gallery page contains photos of the all the artists.

     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 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.  You can hear sound bytes and order CDs of my music on the Mark Guerrero Recordings page.

     The Chicano Music Chronicles page includes archived editions of my internet radio show.  These shows include interviews with the artists about their music and careers.  My favorite recordings by each artist are played and discussed.  My in studio guests include Trini Lopez, Chan Romero, Fred Sanchez and Jerry Salas of El Chicano, Rudy Salas of Tierra, Little Ray Jimenez, Little Willie G, Geree, Hirth Martinez, Los Illegals, and various principals of the Eastside Sound of the 60s.  These include 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, Rudy Salas of the Salas Brothers, and Ersi Arvizu of The Sisters.  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 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 Lecture/Performance page is dedicated to information on lectures and lecture/performances I've done at universities, museums, and other venues.

     The Songwriting page features sound bytes, cover and label scans, and information on my songs that have been recorded by me and other artists such as Trini Lopez, Chan Romero, Herb Alpert, and Lalo Guerrero.  The Selected Lyrics page has the lyrics to many of my songs.

     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 six 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.

     I also have Related CDs, Related DVDs, and Related Books pages.  You can order CDs, DVDs, and books from the on those pages from links to amazon.com.  My Related Links pages 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 page features scans of flyers of dances and shows from East L.A.'s golden age.  The 60s Eastside Band Cards page 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 page features scans of my record and CD labels, sleeves and covers, as well as those of Eastside Sound and other related artists.

     The Media Clippings page has media articles pertaining to my career from the early 60s to the present.

     Visit the Lalo Guerrero Gallery page, which 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 recordings on which I'm featured as the recording artist.  The Mark Guerrero Discograpy 2 features 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.

Mark Guerrero- Palm Springs, California