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Pete Escovedo

Birthday: July 13, 1935 (89 years)

HomeTown: California, California, United States

Pete Escovedo is an American professional percussionist. He is best known for leading a Latin music-inspired jazz and rock fusion band called Azteca. He has also performed with a Latin rock group called El Chicano and founded a band with his brothers called the Escovedo Bros. Latin Sextet. Nicole Richie is his biological granddaughter. Born on July 13, 1935, Pete Escovedo hails from California, United States. As in 2024, Pete Escovedo's age is 89 years. Discover below for comprehensive details about Pete Escovedo, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.


Pete Escovedo Wiki Table

Stage NamePete Escovedo
Real NamePete Escovedo
Profession(s)Drummer,
BirthdayJuly 13, 1935
Zodiac SignCancer
Age89 years
GenderMale
BirthplaceCalifornia, United States
HometownCalifornia, California, United States
NationalityAmerican

Pete Escovedo Family and Personal Life

  1. Pete Escovedo was born in California, United States.
  2. Pete Escovedo’s birth sign is Cancer.

Pete Escovedo Biography and Facts

  1. Who is Pete Escovedo?: Pete Escovedo is an American professional percussionist who is best known for leading Azteca, a Latin music-inspired jazz and rock fusion band.
  2. Early Career: Early in his career, Escovedo founded the Escovedo Bros. Latin Sextet which featured the musical talents of his brothers Alejandro, Coke, Javier, Bobby, and Mario. All his brothers were musicians.
  3. Television Personality: Nicole Richie is Escovedo’s biological granddaughter. She is a television personality well-known for her fashion and lifestyle appearances.
  4. Collaboration with Sons: Escovedo collaborated on musical projects with his sons Peter Michael and Juan Escovedo.
  5. Successful Musical Family: Escovedo’s daughter, Grammy nominee Sheila Escovedo, also had a successful career as a musician.
  6. Performance with Carlos Santana: During the early 1970s, Escovedo performed with Carlos Santana.

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