The Romeros

Los Romeros, The Romero Guitar Quartet, is a guitar quartet, sometimes known as "The Royal Family of the Guitar" their personnel consists entirely of members of the Romero family.

Los Romeros Guitar Quartet
OriginSpain, United States of America
Genresclassical, flamenco
Occupation(s)guitarist
Instrumentsclassical guitar, flamenco guitar
Years active1960–present
LabelsMercury Records
Websitehttp://www.romeroguitarquartet.com
MembersCelin Romero, Pepe Romero, Celino Romero, Lito Romero
Past membersCeledonio Romero, Angel Romero

The quartet was founded in 1960 by Celedonio Romero, who grew up in Franco's Spain. All three of his sons, Angel, Celin and Pepe, had made their performing debuts by the time they were seven. In 1957, the Romeros moved to the United States, where they continue to reside. In 1990 Angel left the quartet, and was replaced by Celin's son Celino. Celedonio Romero died in 1996, and was replaced by Angel's son Lito.

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