Lalo Guerrero

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lalo Guerrero
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Dec 24, 1916(1916-12-24)
Age	108
Date Of Death	March 17, 2005, Palm Springs, CA
Birthplace	Arizona
Country	United States
Birth City	Arizona
Horoscope	Capricorn

Lalo Guerrero Biography

Lalo Guerrero is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on December 24, 1916 in Arizona, Arizona, United States. The Father of Chicano Music who wrote musical pieces that became Latin American chart-toppers in the U.S. and standards in Mexico.

His song “Nunca Jamás (Never Again),” became a standard part of of the repertoire of many Mexican musicians, including Jose Feliciano.

He was married twice and had two sons, along with two stepchildren.

Lalo Guerrero Net Worth

Lalo Guerrero is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lalo Guerrero 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started making music in the 1940s, merging American blues and swing with Spanish-language songs.

His most enduring songs were corridos, traditional Mexican ballads that, in his versions, talked about the struggles of a bilingual life in the U.S.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Lalo Guerrero Dating?

According to our records, Lalo Guerrero married to Margaret Marmion , Lidia Guerrero. As of December 1, 2023, Lalo Guerrero’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Lalo Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Lalo Guerrero celebrates birthday on December 24 of every year.

Top Facts about Lalo Guerrero

1. Lalo Guerrero was a Mexican-American musician and composer.
2. He was born on December 24, 1916, in Tucson, Arizona.
3. Guerrero’s music career spanned over seven decades.
4. He is known as the “Father of Chicano Music.”
5. Guerrero wrote over 700 songs in various genres.
6. His most famous song is “La Cucaracha.”
7. Guerrero was also a labor activist and advocate for civil rights.
8. He received numerous awards for his contributions to music and activism.
9. In 1999, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Clinton.
10. Lalo Guerrero passed away on March 17, 2005, at the age of 88.

Is Lalo Guerrero still alive?

March 17, 2005

Who is considered the father of Chicano music?

Lalo Guerrero , ‘Father of Chicano Music,’ Dies at 88 We note the death of popular Chicano musician Eduardo “Lalo” Guerrero. He died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, Calif. He was 88. Dubbed “The Father of Chicano Music,” his repertoire ranged from politically charged corridos to popular Latin-flavored parodies.

What was Lalo Guerrero's nickname?

Guerrero’s father, like many other Mexican immigrants in Tucson, had been drawn to the United States by work available on the expanding railroad system. Guerrero was given the nickname Lalo and was also known as Eddie after he began to learn English at a Catholic school.

Why was Lalo Guerrero important?

Lalo Guerrero is rightfully recognized as the “ Father of Chicano Music ” because no other Chicano artist has come close to writing and recording more great songs in virtually every genre of Latin music, including salsa, norteña, banda, rancheras, boleros, corridos, cumbias, mambos, cha cha chas, socially relevant songs, …

Where was Lalo Guerrero born?

Tucson, AZ