Red Thunder

Formed in 1990 by musician and Native American activist Robbie Romero as a vehicle by which to promote a dignified image of Native Americans to the world at large, Red Thunder incorporate both Native American elements and elements drawn from rock, folk, reggae, blues and other genres of contemporary music. This approach has led to the release of Makoce Wakan, which combines many elements yet manages to retain a Native American identity. Romero left his New Mexico home in his teens, moving to Los Angeles to live and work with actor Dennis Hopper. His subsequent involvement in...