Rubén Valtierra

Rubén Valtierra
Born	(1954-12-26) 26 December 1954 San Rafael, California
Occupation	Keyboardist, producer, composer
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)

Rubén Valtierra (born December 26, 1954 in San Rafael, California) is the versatile keyboardist best known for working with "Weird Al" Yankovic. The two met at the Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary special in October 1991. Shortly after, Yankovic invited him to join his band. Valtierra can also be heard on the most popular tracks of Yankovic's albums and videos.

Biography

Valtierra began classical studies at the age of ten. After playing in his high school orchestra, he attended the University of California at Santa Cruz,^[1] and later was a member of the award-winning Cabrillo College Big Band. Upon graduation from UCSC in 1979, Valtierra led the popular Santa Cruz jazz/funk fusion group, Rush Hour, until moving to Los Angeles where, soon after arriving, he was playing, recording and traveling the world with members of groups such as Santana, Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones, Natalie Cole, Tower of Power, Chick Corea, Elton John, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Valtierra began touring and recording with Yankovic in 1991, along with world tours with rock legend Glenn Hughes/Deep Purple in 1995 and Blues Icon Charlie Musselwhite in 1997, .

When not touring, Valtierra is active in the studio, writing and producing, along with leading his Latin Orchestra (VLO).

Discography

With "Weird Al" Yankovic

References

↑ "Weird Al Goes Gaga with Help From UCSC and Cabrillo Alum Rubén Valtierra". Santa Cruz Patch. Retrieved February 16, 2012.

"Weird Al" Yankovic

"Weird Al" Yankovic Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz Steve Jay Jim West Rubén Valtierra Rick Derringer

Studio albums	"Weird Al" Yankovic "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D Dare to Be Stupid Polka Party! Even Worse UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff Off the Deep End Alapalooza Bad Hair Day Running with Scissors Poodle Hat Straight Outta Lynwood Alpocalypse Mandatory Fun

EPs	Another One Rides the Bus Internet Leaks

Compilations	Greatest Hits The Food Album Permanent Record: Al in the Box Greatest Hits Vol. II The TV Album The Saga Begins The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic

Songs	"My Bologna" "Another One Rides the Bus" "Ricky" "I Love Rocky Road" "Eat It" "King of Suede" "I Lost on Jeopardy" "Like a Surgeon" "Yoda" "Hooked on Polkas" "Dare to Be Stupid" "Living with a Hernia" "Here's Johnny" "Christmas at Ground Zero" "Fat" "Lasagna" "Money for Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies*" "The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota" "Smells Like Nirvana" "You Don't Love Me Anymore" "I Can't Watch This" "The White Stuff" "Jurassic Park" "Bedrock Anthem" "Achy Breaky Song" "Talk Soup" "Livin' in the Fridge" "Headline News" "Amish Paradise" "Gump" "Spy Hard" "The Night Santa Went Crazy" "The Saga Begins" "It's All About the Pentiums" "Polka Power!" "Pretty Fly for a Rabbi" "Albuquerque" "Couch Potato" "You're Pitiful" "Don't Download This Song" "White & Nerdy" "Canadian Idiot" "eBay" "Whatever You Like" "Craigslist" "Perform This Way" "Tacky" "Word Crimes" "Foil" "Handy" "Lame Claim to Fame"

Videography	Al TV The Compleat Al UHF The "Weird Al" Yankovic Video Library Alapalooza: The Videos "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Ultimate Collection Bad Hair Day: The Videos The Weird Al Show "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos "Weird Al" Yankovic Live! "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection "Weird Al" Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour Alpocalypse HD

Related articles	Discography Singles Videography Songs Polka medleys Dr. Demento Peter and the Wolf (with Wendy Carlos)

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