Chris Pérez

Tejano music, Musical Artist

1969 –

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Who is Chris Pérez?

Christopher Gilbert "Chris" Pérez is an American guitarist, songwriter and author best known as lead guitarist for the Tejano band Selena y Los Dinos. He married the frontwoman of the group, Selena, on April 2, 1992. Pérez grew up in San Antonio, Texas as one of two children of Gilbert Pérez and Carmen Medina. In 1986, he joined Shelly Lares' band. By the late 1980s, Pérez was reputed among Tejano musicians for his guitar skills. This caught A.B. Quintanilla III's attention; at the time, Quintanilla was seeking another guitarist for the band he produced, Selena y Los Dinos. Shortly after Pérez joined the band, he and Selena began a personal relationship.

Selena's father, Abraham Quintanilla, Jr., forced them to end their relationship because he felt Pérez' image might damage Selena's career. They ignored his threats to disband the group, and continued their relationship. Quintanilla Jr. fired Pérez from the band, forbidding Selena to go with him. They later eloped, and Selena's father accepted the relationship.

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Born
Aug 14, 1969
San Antonio
Also known as
  • Christopher Gilbert Pérez
  • Chris Perez Band
Spouses
  • Selena
    (1992/04/02 - 1995/03/31)
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • San Antonio

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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