The Romeros

Los Romeros Guitar Quartet
Origin Spain , United States of America
Genres classical , flamenco
Occupation(s) guitarist
Instruments classical guitar, flamenco guitar
Years active 1960–present
Labels Mercury Records
Website http://www.romeroguitarquartet.com
Members Celin Romero, Pepe Romero, Celino Romero, Lito Romero
Past members Celedonio Romero, Angel Romero
Notable instruments
Antonio Torres 1856

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.

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.

Members

The Romero Guitar Quartet

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