drummer music company executive
Ethnicity:
Paternal grandfather born in Spain owned Fernandez El Sincerad Cigar factory in Havana Cuba. Maternal grandfather born in England. Both mother and father born in Ontario Canada.
Fernandez, Paul Norman was born on July 26, 1940 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Came to the United States, 1965. Son of Elmer Julien Fernandez and Avice Marie (Smith) Fernandez Murie.
Graduated from high school, Hamilton, Ontario.
Drummer Ronn Metcalfe Orchestra, Toronto, 1961-1963, Village Stompers, New York City, 1964-1965, Mariachi Brass, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1968, Douglas & Lonero, Los Angeles, 1969-1978. Drummer, leader Chico Fernandez Big Band, 1972-1987. Timbales player, leader Chico, since 1987.
President, co-owner Santa Monica (California) Music Center, since 1972, Fernandez Talent Associates Inc., Santa Monica, since 1973.
Member American Federation Musicians (examining board directors 1983-1984), Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce (cultural arts committee since 1986).
Married Lisa, January 25, 1968 (divorced 1976). Married Yasmine Anne, June 15, 1976 (divorced 1984). Children: Brent, Rhonda, Paul J, Raymond, Lana. Married Elena February 4, 1991
