So you’ve seen a few of his films on satellite tv and you think you know everything there is to know about Lalo Guerrero. We’ve cobbled together a few facts that will prove you’ve got a lot to learn and give you even more respect for this notoriously public Latino activist:
He wasn’t alone: In the 1940s, Lalo was born into a large family. He had 21 siblings as a child but only 9 survived into adulthood.
He had friends: Did you know that Lalo was one of the best friends of the father of Linda Rondstadt? Some say her vocal talents inspired him to further his musical career.
He was heralded: The Smithsonian officially declared our hero a “National Folk Treasure” in 1980 ensuring his legacy lives on and is fully commemorated.
He was humble: His roots were lowly and his father toiled his entire life on the Southern Pacific Railroad
He’s been remembered: There two notable “shrines” of sorts to Lalo since his death: one is a flattering painting of his likeness on a freeway wall in Tucson and the other is an entire restaurant.
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