Details
**The Zeros, Uni Boys, Cretin Hop DJs** **\+ Elisse Locomotion and Jose Trujillo from Caja Magica** Often referred to as "the Mexican Ramones," the Zeros (guitarist and singer Javier Escovedo, second guitarist Robert Lopez, bassist Hector Peñalosa and drummer Baba Chenelle) were just one of many contributors to the LA punk explosion in the late 70s. Although they never received the acclaim of such LA peers as Black Flag, the Circle Jerks or X, the Zeros made admirers out of such renowned artists as Tom Waits, Patti Smith and the Damned, played numerous West Coast shows with the likes of the Dils, Avengers, X, Plugz, Nerves and Wipers, and even gave the Germs their very first live gig opening for them in 1977. The group was formed in 1976 and were initially known as the Main Street Brats but by the time of their first show, they had settled on the name the Zeros. Although the quartet broke up in 1981, the Zeros have re-formed sporadically for live shows (such as a 1991 benefit show for ailing punk rocker/writer Craig Lee and a few years later, Bomp Records' 25th anniversary party) and a full album, 1999's Right Now!
Download the Beatmatch app
Beatmatch is the social events platform for music, art, and culture. We empower people create events, discover experiences, and build community in real life. Join Beatmatch so you can do more together!
