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native of Klamath Falls, Oregon, this rock ‘n’ roll pioneer was born
to an Anglo father and a Mexican mother. Hamlin’s 1962 hit recording, “Angel
Baby” propelled Rosie and the Originals to the top of the charts. Considered
by many Angelinos the “first lady of rock ‘n’ roll, Hamlin was
featured in the film, Mi Familia and makes guest honor appearances at car shows
throughout the Southwest. Hamlin is a music consultant at the Barrio Station Youth
Center in San Diego, California.
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