Redbone

Redbone is an American rock band that was originally formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1969 by brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas. All members during their commercial peak were of Chicano and Native American heritage, something heavily reflected in their songs, stage regalia, and album art.Their released albums consist of Redbone (1970), Potlatch (1970), The Witch Queen of New Orleans (1971), Already Here (1972), Wovoka (1973), Beaded Dreams Through Turquoise Eyes (1974), Soliloquy in Red (1975), Cycles (1977), and Peace Pipe (2005).They made the Billboard Hot 100 in the spring of 1974 with "Come and Get Your Love". The single was certified gold, selling over a million copies. Redbone became the first Native American band to have such success, with the song reaching number 5. Redbone got additional notice in America with the singles "We Were All Wounded at Wounded Knee", "The Witch Queen of New Orleans", "Wovoka", and "Maggie", although these were more successful overseas.Pat has been the sole consistent member of the band since Lolly's death in 2010.Brothers Patrick “Pat” Vegas (bass, vocals) and Candido "Lolly" Vasquez-Vegas (guitar, vocals) were born in Coalinga, California, near Fresno. In 1959, they moved to Los Angeles, where they spent a decade performing in clubs as Pat and Lolly Vegas. During this period, they performed in local clubs on Hollywood and Sunset Boulevard, including Gazzari's, while also writing and playing on records for various artists including Tina Turner, Sonny & Cher, James Brown, The Ventures, Little Richard, and Elvis.

Biography summary from English Wikipedia, photograph via Wikimedia Commons.