Mark

“Chicano Music Chronicles” on Mark Guerrero Radio spotlights influential Chicano, East Los Angeles, and Eastside Sound artists and their music. Each episode features the guest artist’s most well-known songs, along with selections chosen by Mark Guerrero as his personal favorites. The show also includes in-depth interviews where Mark explores the artists’ careers and the stories behind the creation of their music.

Mark Guerrero began playing in rock & roll bands at the age of 12 and went on to lead the popular East Los Angeles band Mark & the Escorts, who recorded two singles for GNP Crescendo Records. As a solo artist, Mark recorded for Ode Records (produced by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Lou Adler) and Capitol Records, and later with his group Tango for A&M Records.

Mark Guerrero’s songwriting has been recorded by legendary artists including Herb Alpert, Trini Lopez, Chan Romero, and his late father, Lalo Guerrero, known as the Father of Chicano Music. His songs have also been recorded by prominent East L.A. Eastside Sound artists such as Geree Gonzalez, The Heartbreakers, and Andy Tesso and the Rockers.

Throughout his career, Mark has performed on stage with notable artists including Redbone, Eric Burdon, Ry Cooder, El Chicano, Tierra, Cannibal & the Headhunters Band, Denny Laine, and Lalo Guerrero, among many others.

As a respected Chicano and East L.A. music historian, Mark Guerrero has written over 100 articles, appeared on numerous radio and television programs, consulted for museums, spoken at universities, and continues to share his work through his website, markguerrero.net.