Hilario D. "Larry" Ramos Jr. was an American guitarist, banjo player and vocalist known primarily for his work with the 1960s pop band the Association. In 1963, he won a Grammy Award with the New Christy Minstrels, with Ramos being the first Asian American to do so.
Ramos, 1968
The New Christy Minstrels in 1965. (Ramos at top wearing a hat)
The Association in 1968. (Ramos bottom middle)
The Association is an American sunshine pop band from Los Angeles, California. During the late 1960s, the band had numerous hits at or near the top of the Billboard charts and were the lead-off band at 1967's Monterey Pop Festival. Generally consisting of six to eight members, they are known for intricate vocal harmonies by the band's multiple singers.
The group in 1968. Top row, from left: Jim Yester, Brian Cole, Ted Bluechel. Bottom row: Russ Giguere, Larry Ramos, Terry Kirkman