Kid Ramos

**Kid Ramos** is a seasoned blues guitarist and singer whose gritty, soulful sound has made him a staple of the West Coast blues scene. Born David Ramos in 1959, he cut his teeth playing with legendary harmonica player James Harman’s band in the 1980s before joining The Fabulous Thunderbirds in the ’90s, stepping into the shoes of Jimmy Vaughan. Known for his fiery guitar licks and deep-rooted love for traditional blues, Ramos blends Texas blues, rockabilly, and Tex-Mex influences—a nod to his Mexican-American heritage. His collaborations, like the lively *Los FabuLocos* project with Mike Barfield, showcase his knack for merging blues with playful, bilingual swagger.

A survivor of a cancer battle in the early 2000s, Ramos returned to music with renewed vigor, releasing solo albums like *Old School* and *Two Hands One Heart* that celebrate raw, unfiltered blues. Whether tearing it up on stage or digging into vault recordings (*From the Vaults: Phoenix Blues Sessions*), he remains a down-to-earth, hat-tipping guardian of the genre’s roots. Kid’s the guy you want on your playlist when you need a shot of genuine, no-frills blues soul.

Genres

Blues

Modern Blues

Alternative

R&b

Folk

Rock

Soul

Jazz

Country

Rockabilly

Tex-mex

Related Artists

Joe Bonamassa

Duke Robillard

The Fabulous Thunderbirds

Ronnie Earl

Eric Clapton

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Kim Wilson

Buddy Guy

Billy Boy Arnold

Bob Corritore

Albert Collins

Freddie King

Latest Release

Strange Things Happening

Kid Ramos

Album - 12 Tracks - Released March 21, 2025