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Candid Photos...in no particular order
...this shoe shine box, which my Dad still has & uses, was Louie's when he was very young. He would shine shoes in Paterson, NJ for 25¢. It later became mine. I believe by the time I got it, inflation was on the rise & I was forced to charge a whopping.....35¢!!! This was in the late 60's & that was my first gig. (8/30/00)
...kikkinit with percussionist Terry Santiel at the Essence Festival in New Orleans. (7-2-00)
...kikkinit with percussionist Pablo Batista at his home in Philly, PA. Pablo was Grover Washington's percussionist for quite some time. (7-4-00)
...percussionist Papo Rodriguez (currently with Poncho Sanchez) & I getting ready to perform with Johnny Polanco at the grand opening of the Staple Center. (8-99)
...two of my buddies, Marissa & Lauren. (7-7-00)
...backstage at the Hollywood Bowl during the "Tito Puente Tribute Concert" with 3 great bassist (l-r) Bernie, Joe & Oscar. (10/7/00)
...this was also at the Hollywood Bowl. Here I'm hangin' out with percussionts Sheila E & Richie Bastar (Richie's with "El Gran Combo") (10/7/00)
...hangin' with "da fellaz" at the 2001 NAMM show. (l-r) my brother Victor, Michito Sanchez, Oscar Cartaya, Moi, Kevin Ricard, Richie Garcia (1/20/01)
...hangin' with some mo' fellaz at the 2001 NAMM show. (l-r) Marcos Reyes (perc. with WAR), Richard Barrientos (Timba perc.), Ron Powell (perc. Kenny G), moi, Melena (per. with Julio Iglesias), Bobby Macias (L.A. freelance drummer & one of my oldest friends in California), Cuco Martinez (perc. with Ricardo Lemvo), Eddie Medina (L.A freelance drummer), below is Sal Rodriguez (drummer with WAR).(1/21/01)
...chillin' with Cheryl Crow. EWF & Ms. Crow did a gig for the "2001 NBA Allstar Game" festivities.(2/9/01)
...on 2/12/01 I was able to spend some time with my family in Florida. Here I am with 2 of my beautiful sisters. Becki (who lives in Florida) & Annie (who flew in from Puerto Rico). (2/12/01)
...here's my neice, Lexamarie, daugthter of my nephew Lee. Is this a GORGEOUS child or what?!?!?! (1/04)
...here I am with my first nephew Lee Romero. We hadn't seen each other in a "way too long" time. Lee, it was "great" to see you. (2/12/01)
...here's nephew Lee with his absolutely georgous family. Thanx mijo for sending me the photos! (1-04)
BIG CONGRATS to my brother Louie (Lee's father)graduating from Reading Area Community College with an Associates Degree in Psychology. "Congratulations, bro!" (12-12-00)
...check it out, on Valentine's Day '02 The Lovely Marilyn & I celebrated our 10th anniversary. Here now are some photos of that joyous occasion! Here we are making our "GRAND" entrance!!! (2-15-02)
...here we re-unite as one!!! (2-15-02)
...OH, did I mention our vows were re-newed in Las Vegas, at The Graceland Chapel with none other than Elvis himself!!! Here's the Lovely, myself and the King walking up the aisle! (2-15-02)
...getin' our "Hunkka Hunkka Burning Love" on!!! (2-15-02)
..."ta-da"!!! (2-15-02)
Here I am on my first USO tour in Korea. It was a blessing to perform for our military people. (7-3-02)
...the band for The USO tour.
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