Often times in the music world the listening public pays tribute and acclaim to featured vocalists and band leaders, but they often negate or undermine the importance of the talented artists who do a tremendous job “behind the scenes”. Such an extraordinary artist is Bob Gallarza. As an accomplished record producer and outstanding guitarist, he brought his ingenuity to Texas allowing his vast experience in mainstream music and “West Coast Sound” to create a polished professional sound to “Tex-Mex” music. This sound would be later realized as the pioneer of what “Tejano” music is today. Bob Gallarza, who has long been a strong force~ behind the success of many noted artists, has recently been recognized as the availing spotlight by producing, arranging & performing in his own albums. His latest C.D. entitled “Visions” shows the exuberance of his creativity providing his listeners with an array of legendary music with legendary performing artists. This production is no doubt yet another classic. Bob Gallarza’s extensive musical experience is almost overwhelming. In the late 60’s, Bob freelanced, performing at all of the popular night spots in Hollywood. His soulful and aggressive sound immediately gained popularity and music greats like Ike and Tina Turner, Delany and Bonnie Bramlett, Al Wilson , many other artists and studio musicians took notice of his exceptional talent. Success quickly followed Bob Gallarza when the multi-Grammy Award winning group, The Fifth Dimension, heard of Bob’s many talents and immediately invited him to join them. For the next fifteen years, Bob Gallarza toured all over the World performing for the most prestigious audiences. This included rare performances behind The Iron Curtain, European Royalty, The White House, Las Vegas and numerous other events. As lead guitarist, Bob, has had the pleasure of working with some of the most distinguished artist in our history including, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr., The Fifth Dimension, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., Sister Sledge, James Brown, Neil Sedaka, Willie Nelson, Al Wilson and many other artists & studio muscians. Bob also performed on Broadway and appeared on numerous television shows such as The Johnny Carson Show, The Today Show, Merv Griffen Show, Mike Douglas Show, Dick Clark Show, Jerry Lewis Telethon, Don Kirshner, Midnight Special, Marilyn and Billy Summer Show and The Sonny & Cher Show. After a very successful and lucrative career and with all of his musical goals accomplished, in 1984, Bob felt there was not anymore of himself to give. His creativity had been poured out, or so he thought. What had seemed to be an early retirement, merely turned out to be a transition period marking the beginning of another musical career focusing on Hispanic music. Bob Gallarza joined forces with long time friend and legend of Tex-Mex music, Little Joe (Little Joe y La Familia), taking on the prestigious duties of producer, record executive, arranger, guitarist and musical director. This joint venture became a winning combination securing five gold albums, three Grammy nominations, a 1991 Grammy Award and three Tejano Music Awards. Today, Bob Gallarza dedicates his time to record producing, consulting other artists, developing new artists and occasional stage performances with his all star orquestra, featuring noted performers such as Little Joe, Ruben Ramos, Jay Perez, David Marez, Johnny Hernandez, Adalberto, George Rivas & Joel Guzman.