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The Latin Pimps
- Sound Description:
- Latin music that has both mainstream appeal and an experimental edge.
- Recommended:
- Gypsy Kings, Calexico
Founded 1999, based in Denton, TX
Also known as Rob G and the Latin Pimps, Rob G is Robert Gomez, the leader of the Latin Pimps. After their debut in 1999, the band disbanded after Gomez moved to New York to pursue his solo career. However, the band reformed in 2004 after Norah Jones suggested the idea to Gomez.
Information from the band's site
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»Robert Gomez: guitar, keyboards, lead vocals, vocals
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»Dave Pierce: trombone
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»Eric Guerrero: trumpet
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»Ross Schodek: bass
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»Greg Beck: percussion
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»Joe Cripps: percussion
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»Olivier Glissant: accordion
Latin music that has both mainstream appeal and an experimental edge.
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