David Hidalgo is a singer, a talented guitarist and a song writer. Born in October 6th, 1954, in Los Angeles, California, he is considered as one of the most talented Californian musicians of all times.
He is a member of the band super group Los Super Seven. He also is part of the band The Latin Playboys. The Latin Playboys was a side project made by some of the members of the band Los Lobos. He also worked with Mike Halby who was from Canned Heat. They named the project Houndog.
Appart from his singing and song writing carrier, he plays the guitar and the accordion. Some of his notable performances include that of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival. It should be noted that this rare honor is privileged to only the most talented guitarists.
Some of his combined works are listed below:
John Lee Hooker - multiple projects
The 1994 tribute to songwriter Mark Heard, Strong Hand of Love,
Leo Kottke album Try And Stop Me
Ozomatli - multiple projects
Buckwheat Zydeco - multiple projects
T-Bone Burnett - self titled 1986 album
Peter Case - The Man with the Blue Post Modern Fragmented Neo-Traditionalist Guitar
Paul Simon - Graceland
Tonio K. - Olé
Roy Orbison - King of Hearts
Suzanne Vega - 99.9° F
Tom Waits - multiple projects
Elvis Costello - harmony vocal on King of America
Crowded House - multiple projects
Dolly Parton - Treasures
Pierce Pettis - Chase the Buffalo