Cesar Rosas

Singer-songwriter and guitarist

Cesar Rosas - Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born

September 26th, 1954
70 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

Links & References

This artist gained recognition as a member of the Grammy Award-winning band Los Lobos. The group blended traditional Mexican music with rock and roll, achieving commercial success in the 1980s and 1990s. The creation of the hit song 'La Bamba' sparked widespread interest in both the band and the genre. Additionally, contributed to solo projects exploring regional roots and various musical styles.

Performed with Los Lobos

Contributed to 'La Bamba'

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