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Roger Velasquez is a versatile musician and vocalist. With the support and direction of Grammy Award Winning Producer Bob Gallarza of On the Edge Productions, Roger has stepped up to be front and center on a new solo musical project entitled “Quiero Besarte”. The album was recorded at Velasquez Music Studio, engineered by Grammy Award winner Gilbert Velasquez.Upon the exit of Jay Perez, Velasquez became a familiar figure in the Tejano scene when he became the lead singer for the legendary Latin Breed. He was the featured vocalist on the album “Born to Play” which was the Latin Breed’s follow up project to the award winning album “Breaking the Rules”. Bob Gallarza recognized Velasquez’s talent and his passion for the business. Gallarza invited Roger Velasquez to be a guest vocalist on his “En Familia” project creating the hit “Puros Tragos”. This was the start of a long lasting relationship.

In August 2005, Roger performed in Las Vegas for the Tejano Music National Convention and Revue at the Rio Hotel and Casino along side Bob Gallarza. In 2006, Bob Gallarza was nominated for a Grammy Award for the album entitled “Live in Session” featuring Roger Velasquez and other guest vocalists.

Roger is currently touring with Bob Gallarza and Jimmy Edwards performing songs from Jimmy Edward‘s new album “It’s All Right” and “Mi Mundo Feliz”. Roger also performed with Bob and Jimmy in August 2007 in Las Vegas at The Las Vegas Hilton for the annual Tejano Music Convention.

Velasquez states, “My music is given to you straight from the heart, in hopes that we can share in the joy and suffering that unites us as human beings.”   Always from the heart, the work of Roger Velasquez and the Latin Legends never misses a beat in satisfying the listener.  “I invite one and all to join with me in the celebration of life, love, and the pursuit of music.”

The new CD will be released in mid-September. For more information on Roger visit his website at RogerVelasquez.com. For more information on Bob Gallarza visit BobGallarza.com.

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