Javier Escovedo (born April 12th 1957) is an American rock n' roll musician best known for forming The Zeros in 1976 (who were pioneers in the first wave of West Coast punk bands) and being a founding member of mid-80s Austin legends, True Believers, as well as his subsequent solo work and collaborations.
Biography
Hailing from Chula Vista, California, he is part of Escovedo family (including being an uncle to drummer and singer Shelia E).
Selected discography
The Zeros - Don't Push Me Around / Wimp - BOMP! - 7 inch single - 1977
The Zeros - Wild Weekend / Beat Your Heart Out - BOMP! - 7 inch single - 1978
The Zeros - Don't Push Me Around (Rare & Unreleased Classics from '77) - BOMP! - LP / CD album - 1991 True Believers - True Believers - EMI America / Rounder Records - LP album - 1986 Javier Escovedo - City Lights - FOLC Records - LP / CD album - 2012 Javier Escovedo - Kicked Out of Eden - Saustex Records - LP / CD album