Azteca

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Group Members: Pete Escovedo, Coke Escovedo

Biography: Azteca was a large Latin rock band founded by percussionist Coke Escovedo (April 30, 1941 - July 13, 1986), formerly of Santana, in San Francisco in early 1972. Escovedo brought in his brother, singer/percussionist Pete Escovedo, and another percussionist Victor Pantoja; singers Errol Knowles, Wendy ...Read full biography

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Azteca

Released: 1972

Label: GNP/Crescendo

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In all likelihood, Azteca never would've had a major-label contract if it weren't for Santana, the trailblazing San Franciscan group that made Latin rhythms acceptable. Azteca had a stronger Latin bent ...Read full review

From the Ruins

Released: 2009

Label: Wienerworld

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The live recording From the Ruins is Azteca's first album in 35 years and represents a reunion of this Santana spin-off band originally led by percussionist Coke Escovedo that split up in 1976. Filmmaker ...Read full review

More Azteca albums: Main Albums (3), DVD/Video (1)

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