East LA Rock

David Reyes gives the opening statement at the opening of the "Roots of the Eastside Sound 1955-1965" exhibit, which features rare photos and memorabilia from the East L.A. rock 'n' roll scene from Reyes' personal collection at the Jean Deleage Art Gallery in the lobby of the Casa 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights.

David Reyes gives the opening statement at the opening of the “Roots of the Eastside Sound 1955-1965” exhibit, which features rare photos and memorabilia from the East L.A. rock ‘n’ roll scene from Reyes’ personal collection at the Jean Deleage Art Gallery in the lobby of the Casa 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights.

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Nov. 14, 2015 7:55 AM PT

East L.A. rocks

Eugene Sesma, 67, left, who sang with The Blendells, takes a snapshot of Robert “Rabbit” Jaramillo, 68, the last surviving member of the original Cannibal and the Headhunters.

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East L.A. rocks

Rudy Salas, leader of the Latin-influenced, R&B group Tierra, left, looks at a vintage concert poster.

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East L.A. rocks

Lyricist Stephen John Kalinich, 73, who collaborated on songs with the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson, attends the opening of the exhibit.

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East L.A. rocks

Visitors check out the memorabilia at the “Roots of the Eastside Sound 1955-1965” exhibit.

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East L.A. rocks

Jimmy Espinoza of Thee Midniters, from left, and Mike Rincon and Eugene Sesma of The Blendells take a selfie.

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East L.A. rocks

The faces of Lue Ann Castruita, left, and Roxana Reyes, are reflected in a concert poster featuring the West Coast East Side Revue.

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