Entertainment
Tierra band leader, Steve Salas, dies aged 69
Steve Salas, Co-founder of the popular Los Angeles R&B band, Tierra, is dead.
He died on Thursday morning at age 69, his family confirmed.
Salas, who was also an activist in Chicano politics, had been battling myeloma for two years and recently contracted COVID-19.
Born January 5, 1949, in Lincoln Heights to Mexican American parents. Together with his brother, Rudy, they began performing at local parties.
“Steve and Rudy created the soundtrack for many people’s lives, and we are so grateful to everyone who loved their music,” band and family members said in a statement on Facebook.
“The Salas Brothers left an indelible mark on the history of Chicano music with Tierra.”
-
News15 hours ago
Two suspects arrested over missing DELSU student’s killing
-
Entertainment13 hours ago
James Brown publicly disowns sister after alleged assault
-
News13 hours ago
IKEDC reduces electricity tariff for Band A customers
-
News17 hours ago
Kidnappers sleep off after abducting Ondo pastor’s wife, others
-
Entertainment15 hours ago
003 Davido isn’t my God, Wizkid remains 001, blacklisted barber reacts
-
News15 hours ago
NECO announces digitalization of supervisors’ recruitment
-
Entertainment15 hours ago
British Commission distances self from Prince Harry, Meghan’s visit to Nigeria
-
News13 hours ago
Edo issue vacation warning to illegal gold miners