The Beatles meet East L.A. sound! Cannibal and the Headhunters!

The Beatles are touring the U.S. and who opens for them? Cannibal & The Headhunters a local band from East L.A. ! We talk to drummer Robert Zapata about this historic Latino band and how they are still bringing down the house. We learn about the late Frankie "Cannibal" Garcia and their hit "Land if 1,000 Dances " . We also learn how Frankie got that name.
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[@danoweston6185]

I just met the daughter of Roberto Jaramillo, who resides in Pueblo, CO, who was an original member of Cannibal & the Headhunters! Roberto's brother was also in the original band.

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+@danoweston6185 amazing it a great East L.A. legacy

[@caraqueno]

Really interesting, fun episode!

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+Mr. LA Tours many thanks . We love your tours as well.

[@hollywoodharriet13]

Love east LA bands!! That will be some show. Let's take a ride down Whittier Blvd!

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+Hard Hearted Harriet so great you know about these . I was pretty clueless back then as to the origins of these bands. Very inspirational about them opening for the Beatles!

[@thickivicki89]

Awwww my grandpa was Joe Yo-Yo Jaramilo 🎉 miss him

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+Vicki Marie Rodriguez 🪬🌹 how great Vicki! Thanks for watching

[@thickivicki89]

@@bestofcaltv You're amazing at what you do. Love your energy ❣️

[@johnwadd8412]

My name Jose Jimenez

[@yvonnemendez3075]

Where's Frankie buried grew up with u guys went to Montebello High

[@smilingontime]

❤ from Ramona Gardens

[@stevekathymiller1236]

frankie did not bite anyone! his big brother did it.

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+@stevekathymiller1236 good to know!

[@user-vb9wd8eo6z]

Should of picked something else,didn't know this guys existed,,and i grew up in ela...latino..different era😆😝

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+@user-vb9wd8eo6z amazing history it was Paul who insisted they be booked!

[@MYTATORS]

Scar was my brother, don’t believe cannibal was Nick named because he bit so someone’s ear baloney! Their manager put everything in his name! My brother quit because he was threatened by some one.cannibal use to try and style my hair .we had long conversations