Tierra | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Past members | Steve Salas Rudy Salas Kenny Roman David Torres Bobby Navarette Bobby Loya Steve Falomir Andre Baeza Rudy Villa |
Tierra is an American Latin R&B band, originally from Los Angeles, California, United States, that was first established in 1972 by former El Chicano members Rudy Salas (guitar) and his brother Steve Salas (vocals).[1] The other original members were Bobby Loya , Bobby Navarrete (reeds), Joey Guerra (keyboards), Steve Falomir (bass guitar), Philip Madayag (drums), and Andre Baeza (percussion).[1] Their biggest hit was the 1980 remake of The Intruders' 1967 hit "Together", written by Gamble & Huff, which reached No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100, and No. 9 on the US Billboard R&B chart.[2] It was a number one record on Los Angeles radio.[3][4]