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Eduardo "Lalo" Guerrero (December 24, 1916 – March 17, 2005) was a Mexican-American guitarist, singer, and farm labor activist, renowned for his significant influence on contemporary Latin musical artists. Born in Tucson, Arizona, he was one of 21 siblings, with only nine surviving. His father worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad, and Guerrero credited his mother for his musical talent, stating she taught him to "embrace the spirit of being Chicano." Guerrero pursued his dream in music and achieved remarkable success as a musician, writer, and performer for over six decades, earning recognition as the father of "Chicano Music." His first group, Los Carlistas, which included Chole Salaz and Joe Salaz, represented Arizona at the 1939 New York World's Fair and performed on the Major Bowes Amateur Hour on radio. In the 1940s, Guerrero moved to Los Angeles, where he had uncredited roles in films such as "Boots and Saddles" and "His Kind of Woman." He recorded for Imperial Records, fronted the Trio Imperial, and formed his own orchestra, touring throughout the Southwest. He performed at the La Bamba club in Hollywood, a venue frequented by major movie stars. In the 1960s, he purchased a nightclub in Los Angeles, renaming it "Lalo's." He became friends with the Ronstadt family, particularly Gilbert Ronstadt, the father of singer

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