La Bamba, was born and raised in Philadelphia and is known to his parents as Richie Rosenberg. As an original member of the Max Weinberg Seven, he can be heard playing the trombone as well as an array of percussion instruments.  Richie got the nickname "La Bamba" because of his musical association withSouthside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. For more than two decades his live performances and recorded work havebecome as famed to fans of the "Asbury Park Sound" as those of Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt and Southside Johnny.

La Bamba has spent a large part of his professional careertouring and recording with an array of musical talents including Southside Johnny, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Diana Ross, Joe Cocker and 10,000 Maniacs to name a few.

If you would like more information about 

La Bamba's Big Band or La Bamba & The Hubcaps

Are available to play any and all occasions, from 

weddings to private parties, corporate events, nightclubs, etc.