Background
He is the eldest son of Celedonio Romero, who in 1957 left Spain for the United States with his family.
He is the eldest son of Celedonio Romero, who in 1957 left Spain for the United States with his family.
In addition to his busy concert schedule, Romero is Professor of Music and Guitar at the University of California, San Diego.
On February 11, 2000 at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, he and his brothers, Pepe and Ángel, were each presented with the Grand Cross of Isabel la Catolica (the highest honour that can be offered in Spain), and were knighted for their musical accomplishments. The ceremony included a gala performance by The Romeros and the Thornton Chamber Orchestra.
