Having been ill for some time, Espinosa died on February 27, 2010, aged 60, at White Memorial hospital in East Los Angeles.The Music's Over Died On This Date (February 27, 2010) Bobby Espinosa / Founding Keyboardist For El ChicanoMark Guerrero website Passages, Bobby Espinosa He was survived by his son Bobby Espinosa Jr. and daughter Reyna Espinosa, six grandchildren as well as other family members that include a brother and sister.Los Angeles Times March 01, 2010 Bobby Espinosa dies at 60; keyboardist for 1970s Latin soul band El ChicanoEl Chicano's sound blended funk, jazz, rock and R&B. The East L.A. group had top-40 hits in the '70s with 'Viva Tirado' and 'Tell Her She's Lovely. By Claire Noland
