Jose Escamilla

Jose Escamilla (March 25, 1951 – December 12, 2018) was born “Jose” Jesus Garza Escamilla. He was an American singer-songwriter and filmmaker. He is best known as the founder and owner of TBLN Film Company.

Early life

Escamilla was born in Roswell, New Mexico on March 25, 1951, to France Garza Solsberry and Jose Escamilla Sr. He has two sisters, Becky and Rose, and one brother Manuel.

Career

Musician

These young students of Roswell High School are the first three members of Ye Court Jesters.He was their lead guitarist and vocalist until they disbanded in 1968. The members included: Phil Allison (guitar, vocals), Satty Chaves (bass, vocals), Walter Henandez (drums, vocals), Michael Jones (organ, vocals), and Wayne Rose (rhythm guitar, vocals).thumb Ye Court Jesters playing in Roswell, New Mexico The group's 45 record (a.k.a. 45 vinyl) recording had Side A But I Still Love Her and Side B All I Want Is You. It was the band's topped chat songs in 1965.thumb Ye Court Jesters were a Garage Rock band from Roswell, New Mexico.

Jose also performed with another Garage Rock band called The Crowns.

May 28, 1970 - Jose stated his solo career. Two songs were recorded on a single 45 disc, Poor Man's Children and Jan. The record sold 500 copies before being aired on Roswell's KBIM and KKAT radio stations. thumb

September 30, 1973 - Escamilla established a nine-week guitar lessons at Roswell's YMCA for members and non-Y members.

In 1974 the group Collection was formed with members Steve Ward - Lead Vocals, Richard Escobar - Bass Guitar, Steve Morales - Lead Guitar, Richard Lucero - Percussion, and Jose Escamilla - Piano & Guitar.