Christopher Gilbert "Chris" Pérez (born August 14, 1969) is an American guitarist, songwriter and author best known as lead guitarist for the Tejano band Selena y Los Dinos. He married the frontwoman of the group, Selena, on April 2, 1992. Pérez grew up in San Antonio, Texas as one of two children of Gilbert Pérez and Carmen Medina. In 1986, he joined Shelly Lares' band. By the late 1980s, Pérez was reputed among Tejano musicians for his guitar skills. This caught A.B. Quintanilla's attention; at the time, Quintanilla was seeking another guitarist for the band he produced, Selena y Los Dinos. Between one and two years after Pérez joined the band, he and Selena began a personal relationship.
Selena's father, Abraham Quintanilla, Jr., forced them to end their relationship because he felt Pérez' image might damage Selena's career. They ignored his threats to disband the group, and continued their relationship. Quintanilla Jr. fired Pérez from the band, forbidding Selena to go with him. They later eloped, and Selena's father accepted the relationship and he grew to love and accept Chris as his son-in-law. Pérez was asked to collaborate on several of Selena's songs with A.B. and other members of the band, using his guitar to piece out melodies and incorporating a number of musical genres into their songs.
He was 1–1 with a team-leading eleven saves and a 3.20 ERA in 26 games for the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds in 2008. He fanned 38 batters in his 251⁄3 innings pitched, walked just 12 and allowed only 18 hits. He was added to the Cardinals 25-man active roster from Triple-A Memphis on May 16, 2008. He made his debut that same day, working one scoreless inning in relief against the Tampa Bay Rays. He picked up his first career save on August 6 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He attended the Cardinals' 2009 spring training camp to compete for a relief pitcher spot, but had arm trouble and was returned to the minor leagues for more experience. In 70 total games with the Cardinals, he was 4-4 with a 3.72 ERA and 8 saves.
Chris Perez talks Selena, the Quintanillas and new ventures
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SAN ANTONIO - Everyone has a story. But nobody has one like Chris Perez.
A self-taught Rock n Roll guitarist from San Antonio. Bandmate of Tejano star Selena. The friendship, the romance, the marriage, the Quintanillas.
In a one-on-one interview with Randy Beamer, Perez shares how he got into music, how the music led him to Selena, and what life was like for the two of them. The San Antonio native details how their friendship blossomed into love and also reveals the bond he once had with Selena’s father, Abraham.
He also talks about his ongoing love for music, what he's doing now. It includes lots of music and a little bit salsa. That's salsa as in hot, spicy sauce, not salsa music. In fact, he cal...
published: 03 Mar 2021
Chris Perez reflects on his life with, without Selena, and her legacy 25 years later
In the past 25 years, Chris Perez says he has grown a lot.
published: 10 Apr 2020
Selena Quintanilla's husband Chris Perez reflects on her death 25 years later
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, this interview with Chris Perez highlights his reflection after the Tejano superstar was killed.
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Chris Pérez Remembers the "Amazing Soul" That Was Selena | True Hollywood Story | E!
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Chris Perez Gets Emotional at Selena Quintanilla's Walk of Fame Star Unveiling | Daily Denny
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Chris Perez Talks About His Pain Over Selena's Death - 1997
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Selena's Husband Broke his Promise for a Beautiful Reason
After 27 years, a promise made by Chris to his late wife Selena was broken and his reasons for doing so will touch your heart...
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SAN ANTONIO - Everyone has a story. But nobody has one like Chris Perez.
A self-taught Rock n Roll guitarist from San Antonio. Bandmate of Tejano star Selena. The friendship, the romance, the marriage, the Quintanillas.
In a one-on-one interview with Randy Beamer, Perez shares how he got into music, how the music led him to Selena, and what life was like for the two of them. The San Antonio native details how their friendship blossomed into love and also reveals the bond he once had with Selena’s father, Abraham.
He also talks about his ongoing love for music, what he's doing now. It includes lots of music and a little bit salsa. That's salsa as in hot, spicy sauce, not salsa music. In fact, he calls it pepper sauce, and he got into the whole business by accident.
In this podcast, you’ll hear stories you never knew and find out what life is like now for Perez as a father, musician and budding businessman.
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SAN ANTONIO - Everyone has a story. But nobody has one like Chris Perez.
A self-taught Rock n Roll guitarist from San Antonio. Bandmate of Tejano star Selena. The friendship, the romance, the marriage, the Quintanillas.
In a one-on-one interview with Randy Beamer, Perez shares how he got into music, how the music led him to Selena, and what life was like for the two of them. The San Antonio native details how their friendship blossomed into love and also reveals the bond he once had with Selena’s father, Abraham.
He also talks about his ongoing love for music, what he's doing now. It includes lots of music and a little bit salsa. That's salsa as in hot, spicy sauce, not salsa music. In fact, he calls it pepper sauce, and he got into the whole business by accident.
In this podcast, you’ll hear stories you never knew and find out what life is like now for Perez as a father, musician and budding businessman.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, this interview with Chris Perez highlights his reflection after the Tejano superstar was killed.
https://abc13.com/6812910...
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, this interview with Chris Perez highlights his reflection after the Tejano superstar was killed.
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Saying goodbye to Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was one of the hardest things for her husband, then he had to finish mixing her English album on "E! True Hollywood S...
Saying goodbye to Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was one of the hardest things for her husband, then he had to finish mixing her English album on "E! True Hollywood Story."
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Chris Perez Remembers the "Amazing Soul" That Was Selena | True Hollywood Story | E!
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Selena Quintanilla's widower, Chris Perez, got emotional at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony unveiling...
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Selena Quintanilla's widower, Chris Perez, got emotional at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony unveiling Selena's star. We talked to him and Selena's family at the ceremony.
P Diddy has changed his name AGAIN! He is now Brother Love. What do you think?
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Selena Quintanilla's widower, Chris Perez, got emotional at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony unveiling Selena's star. We talked to him and Selena's family at the ceremony.
P Diddy has changed his name AGAIN! He is now Brother Love. What do you think?
Denny's also in New York for the 20th anniversary of 'The Lion King' on broadway. Attendees were treated with a surprise performance by Elton John! We'll have interviews with some of the original Broadway cast later this week!
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SAN ANTONIO - Everyone has a story. But nobody has one like Chris Perez.
A self-taught Rock n Roll guitarist from San Antonio. Bandmate of Tejano star Selena. The friendship, the romance, the marriage, the Quintanillas.
In a one-on-one interview with Randy Beamer, Perez shares how he got into music, how the music led him to Selena, and what life was like for the two of them. The San Antonio native details how their friendship blossomed into love and also reveals the bond he once had with Selena’s father, Abraham.
He also talks about his ongoing love for music, what he's doing now. It includes lots of music and a little bit salsa. That's salsa as in hot, spicy sauce, not salsa music. In fact, he calls it pepper sauce, and he got into the whole business by accident.
In this podcast, you’ll hear stories you never knew and find out what life is like now for Perez as a father, musician and budding businessman.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, this interview with Chris Perez highlights his reflection after the Tejano superstar was killed.
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Selena Quintanilla's widower, Chris Perez, got emotional at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony unveiling Selena's star. We talked to him and Selena's family at the ceremony.
P Diddy has changed his name AGAIN! He is now Brother Love. What do you think?
Denny's also in New York for the 20th anniversary of 'The Lion King' on broadway. Attendees were treated with a surprise performance by Elton John! We'll have interviews with some of the original Broadway cast later this week!
Christopher Gilbert "Chris" Pérez (born August 14, 1969) is an American guitarist, songwriter and author best known as lead guitarist for the Tejano band Selena y Los Dinos. He married the frontwoman of the group, Selena, on April 2, 1992. Pérez grew up in San Antonio, Texas as one of two children of Gilbert Pérez and Carmen Medina. In 1986, he joined Shelly Lares' band. By the late 1980s, Pérez was reputed among Tejano musicians for his guitar skills. This caught A.B. Quintanilla's attention; at the time, Quintanilla was seeking another guitarist for the band he produced, Selena y Los Dinos. Between one and two years after Pérez joined the band, he and Selena began a personal relationship.
Selena's father, Abraham Quintanilla, Jr., forced them to end their relationship because he felt Pérez' image might damage Selena's career. They ignored his threats to disband the group, and continued their relationship. Quintanilla Jr. fired Pérez from the band, forbidding Selena to go with him. They later eloped, and Selena's father accepted the relationship and he grew to love and accept Chris as his son-in-law. Pérez was asked to collaborate on several of Selena's songs with A.B. and other members of the band, using his guitar to piece out melodies and incorporating a number of musical genres into their songs.