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Roland Bautista was born on 30 May, 1951, is an American guitarist (1951–2012). Discover Roland Bautista's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?
| Popular As |
Roland Bautista |
| Occupation |
Guitarist |
| Age |
60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
30 May 1951 |
| Birthday |
30 May |
| Birthplace |
N/A |
| Date of death |
29 February, 2012 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
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He is a member of famous Guitarist with the age 60 years old group.
Roland Bautista Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, Roland Bautista height not available right now. We will update Roland Bautista's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
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Roland Bautista Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Roland Bautista worth at the age of 60 years old? Roland Bautista’s income source is mostly from being a successful Guitarist. He is from . We have estimated Roland Bautista's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Guitarist |
Roland Bautista Social Network
Timeline
Roland Bautista (May 30, 1951 – February 29, 2012) was an American guitarist.
He was best known for his work with Earth, Wind & Fire.
During 1967, Roland Bautista joined the Velvet Illusions, a teen band originally from Yakima, Washington, in Hollywood, California, playing guitar in live shows and on at least one recording, which was made at Sunset Sound, entitled, "Lazy".
The Velvet Illusions' 45 RPM records are sought-after on the collectors' market.
The band broke up in early fall, 1967.
Bautista first played as a rhythm guitarist on Earth, Wind & Fire's 1972 album Last Days and Time.
As a rhythm guitarist Bautista later played on Ronnie Laws's 1975 debut LP Pressure Sensitive, Leon Haywood's 1975 album Come and Get Yourself Some and The Crusaders 1976 LP Free as the Wind.
Bautista then issued two solo albums being 1977's Bautista and 1978's The Heat of the Wind on ABC Records.
He also played on Ronnie Laws 1977 album Friends & Strangers.
Friends & Strangers has been certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.
Bautista then performed upon B.B. King's 1978 album Midnight Believer and Tom Waits' 1978 release Blue Valentine.
He also featured on The Crusaders' 1978 Grammy nominated album Images, George Duke's 1978 LP Don't Let Go and The Jacksons 1978 album Destiny.
Destiny has been certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA.
Bautista later played upon George Duke's 1979 LP Follow the Rainbow, Dee Dee Bridgewater's 1979 album Bad for Me and The Crusaders' 1979 LP Street Life.
Street Life has been certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.
Bautista once again played with Tom Waits on his 1980 album Heartattack and Vine.
He also featured on Randy Crawford's 1980 album Now We May Begin, which has been certified Silver in the UK by the BPI.
Bautista also made guest appearances on Ramsey Lewis's 1980 LP Routes, The Dramatics 1980 album 10½ and George Duke's 1980 LP A Brazilian Love Affair.
He left the band soon after the album's release, but returned in 1981 to replace departed guitarist Al McKay.
Bautista played on the Earth, Wind & Fire albums Raise!, Powerlight and Electric Universe from 1981 to 1983.
He also featured on Stanley Turrentine's 1981 album Tender Togetherness, the Yellowjackets 1981 self titled debut LP and Ella Fitzgerald's 1981 album Ella Abraça Jobim.
Bautista went on to play rhythm guitar on Ronnie Laws' 1983 album Mr. Nice Guy, Phillip Bailey's 1983 LP Continuation, Jennifer Holliday's Grammy nominated 1983 album Feel My Soul.
He also appeared on Laws' 1984 album Classic Masters, The Crusaders' 1984 Grammy nominated LP Ghetto Blaster and Morris Day's 1985 album Color of Success.
Color of Success has been certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.
The band then took a four-year hiatus, and Bautista did not return when they reformed in 1987.
He again collaborated with Ramsey Lewis on his 1987 album Keys to the City.
Bautista later guested on Ronnie Laws' 1989 LP True Spirit and The Crusaders 1993 album Live in Japan.
Bautista died on February 29, 2012, at the age of 60.
But nearly fifty years later, in 2019, their material was reissued on CD and LP.
