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Chan Romero
Robert Lee "Chan" Romero, born on July 7, 1941, in Billings, Montana, was an influential American rock and roll musician best known for his 1959 hit "Hippy Hippy Shake." Romero's parents were of diverse heritage, with his father being of Spanish and Apache descent and his mother of Mexican, Cherokee, and Irish ancestry. The nickname "Chan" was given to him by his grandfather.

Romero's musical journey began after he was inspired by Elvis Presley's performance of "Hound Dog" on The Steve Allen Show. In 1958, he hitchhiked to Los Angeles, where he wrote "Hippy Hippy Shake" and launched his career. The song was released on Del-Fi Records and gained significant attention in Australia and the UK. It was famously covered by The Beatles and The Swinging Blue Jeans, the latter achieving a European hit in 1964.

Despite facing challenges as a Latino artist in the rock 'n' roll scene, Romero made a lasting impact. He was the first Latino inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 2007. His career was closely linked to that of Ritchie Valens, and he maintained a lifelong friendship with the Valens family.

Romero eventually settled in Cathedral City, California, where he lived part-time since the 1980s. He left the recording industry but continued to perform occasionally, started several businesses, and became an ordained minister. He passed away on April 21, 2024, at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of music that blended his Mexican and Native American heritage with rock and roll.
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