Also known as: Romancers, The
Origin: Los Angeles, CA, USA
The Romancers formed in early 1961 by frontman Max Uballez (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) while attending Lincoln High School and is considered to have been one of the best East L.A. Mexican American acts of the 60s. Other original members included Richard Provincio (lead guitar, saxophone), Manuel Rodriguez (bass) and David Brill (drums). Their name was inspired by posters and flyers promoting dances in the East L.A. area, which often read "Dance and Romance...this Saturday night", and Uballez thought that "Dance and Romance to the Romancers" would be a catchy slogan. Uballez also formed a girl…