Effective period / Period of releases: 1970 - 1988

Members: Steve Salas, Rudy Regalado, Bobby Espinosa, John DeLuna, Jerry Salas, Mickey Lespron, Andre Baéza, Ersi Arvizu, Freddie Sanchez, Joseph Perreira, Rudy Salas, Gilbert Stokes

El Chicano grew out of the burgeoning Latino music scene developing from the streets of East Los Angeles. Originally known as “The VIP’s” and founded by Freddie Sanchez, El Chicano is the most successful of the L.A. Latino Rock recording artists. Their 10 album run from 1970 - 1985 is unrivalled and included classic albums such as Viva Tirado, Revolución, Celebration, El Chicano and Cinco all released thru MCA Records.