Los Lobos
(Redirected from Francisco González (musician))
Los Lobos (pronounced [los ˈloβos], Spanish for "the Wolves") is an American rock band from East Los Angeles, California. Their music is inspired by rock and roll, Tex-Mex, country, zydeco, folk, R&B, blues, brown-eyed soul, and traditional music such as cumbia, boleros and norteños.
Los Lobos | |
|---|---|
| 250x200px Los Lobos performing at the White House in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | East Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Labels | |
| Associated acts | |
| Website | www |
| Members | |
| Past members |
|
They began well known in 1987, when their version of Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba" topped the charts in the U.S., the UK, and other countries.
In 2015, they were nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[1] They are also known for performing the theme song for Handy Manny.
Los Lobos Media
- LosLobos.jpg
Los Lobos on stage in 2005
- 2017-06-11-0581 Los Lobos, Cesar, Conrad & Enrique.jpg
Los Lobos performing in 2017: Cesar, Conrad and Enrique
References
- ↑ France, Lisa Respers (October 8, 2015). "Janet Jackson, N.W.A, Los Lobos among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees". CNN. http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/08/entertainment/rock-roll-hall-of-fame-nominees-feat/. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
