The Romeros
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Los Romeros, The Romero Guitar Quartet, is a guitar quartet, sometimes known as "The Royal Family of the Guitar" — their personnel consists entirely of members of the Romero family.
The quartet was founded in 1960 by Celedonio Romero
, who grew up in Franco
's Spain
. All three of his sons, Angel, Celin and Pepe, had made their performing debuts by the time they were seven. In 1957, the Romeros moved to the United States
, where they continue to reside. In 1990 Angel left the quartet, and was replaced by Celin's son Celino. Celedonio Romero died in 1996, and was replaced by Angel's son Lito.
The quartet was founded in 1960 by Celedonio Romero
Celedonio Romero
Celedonio Romero was a guitarist, composer and poet, perhaps best known as the founder of The Romeros guitar quartet....
, who grew up in Franco
Francisco Franco
Francisco Franco y Bahamonde was a Spanish general, dictator and head of state of Spain from October 1936 , and de facto regent of the nominally restored Kingdom of Spain from 1947 until his death in November, 1975...
's Spain
Spain
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. All three of his sons, Angel, Celin and Pepe, had made their performing debuts by the time they were seven. In 1957, the Romeros moved to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, where they continue to reside. In 1990 Angel left the quartet, and was replaced by Celin's son Celino. Celedonio Romero died in 1996, and was replaced by Angel's son Lito.
Members
The Romero Guitar Quartet- 1960–90: Celedonio RomeroCeledonio RomeroCeledonio Romero was a guitarist, composer and poet, perhaps best known as the founder of The Romeros guitar quartet....
, Celin RomeroCelin RomeroCelin Romero is a classical guitarist and member of the guitar quartet the Romeros. He is the eldest son of Celedonio Romero, who in 1957 left Franco's Spain for the United States with his family....
, Pepe RomeroPepé RomeroPepe Romero is a world-renowned classical and flamenco guitarist. He is particularly famous for his outstanding technique and colorful musical interpretations on the instrument....
, Angel RomeroÁngel RomeroÁngel Romero is a Spanish classical guitarist, conductor and former member of the guitar quartet Los Romeros. He is the youngest son of Celedonio Romero, who in 1957 left Franco's Spain for the United States with his family.... - 1990–96: Celedonio RomeroCeledonio RomeroCeledonio Romero was a guitarist, composer and poet, perhaps best known as the founder of The Romeros guitar quartet....
, Celin RomeroCelin RomeroCelin Romero is a classical guitarist and member of the guitar quartet the Romeros. He is the eldest son of Celedonio Romero, who in 1957 left Franco's Spain for the United States with his family....
, Pepe RomeroPepé RomeroPepe Romero is a world-renowned classical and flamenco guitarist. He is particularly famous for his outstanding technique and colorful musical interpretations on the instrument....
, Celino Romero - since 1996: Celin RomeroCelin RomeroCelin Romero is a classical guitarist and member of the guitar quartet the Romeros. He is the eldest son of Celedonio Romero, who in 1957 left Franco's Spain for the United States with his family....
, Pepe RomeroPepé RomeroPepe Romero is a world-renowned classical and flamenco guitarist. He is particularly famous for his outstanding technique and colorful musical interpretations on the instrument....
, Celino Romero, Lito Romero
External links
- Official website
- Some photos of LP covers (Oviatt Library Digital Collections)
- The Romeros' family life - religious-themed article