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==History==
El Chicano, originally formed by Freddie Sanchez under the name The VIP's arose during a period of increasing [[Chicano]] consciousness in America. Their initial hit, "Viva Tirado", was a [[jazz]]y soul rock rendition of [[Gerald Wilson]]'s original song about a bullfighter. The song did very well on Los Angeles radio and remained #1 for thirteen straight weeks. Other notable tracks recorded by El Chicano are the [[funky]] "Tell Her She's Lovely" as well as a cover of [[Van Morrison|Van Morrison's]] 1967 hit
Original members of El Chicano include [[Bobby Espinosa]], Freddie Sanchez, Mickey Lespron, Andre Baeza, and John De Luna. Ersi Arvisu was lead singer. During the 1970s, new members [[Rudy Regalado (musician)|Rudy Regalado]], Max Garduno, Danny Lamonte, Brian Magness, Jerry Salas, Joe Pererria. joined the group.<ref name=ElChicanoMusic.com/>
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