Highlights
From the Brooklyn Paramount and Madison Square Garden to the Greek Theatre, the Alamodome, and arenas across the country — Rosie shared the stage with Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry, Ben E. King, Linda Ronstadt, The Shirelles, and dozens of other rock-and-roll legends.
Early Career & Stage Show Era
Easter Run
Brooklyn Paramount Theater
Six shows a day. Headliner Jackie Wilson, with Carla Thomas, Ben E. King, The Marcels, Maxine Brown, The O’Jays, The Del Vikings, The Coasters, Jimmy Clanton, Bobby Vee, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Freddy Cannon, Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, and more.
Alan Freed’s Christmas Jubilee
With Jackie Wilson, Johnny Otis & Band, the Carlos Bros., H.B. Barnum, The Olympics, The Penguins, Don & Dewey, and more.
The Wink Martindale Show
Pacific Ocean Park, Santa Monica — Rosie’s first-ever television appearance.
1961
The Dick Clark Show (American Bandstand)
First Latina to appear on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, performing “Lonely Blue Nights.”
The Rolling Stones at the Balboa Bowl
San Diego, California — Rosie and the Originals headlined the Stones’ first San Diego appearance.
The Brooklyn Fox Theater
Brooklyn, New York.
United Artist Theater
With Johnny Otis, The Olympics, Don & Dewey, Jackie Wilson, the Isley Brothers, The Shirelles, The Penguins, H.B. Barnum and more.
Major Arenas (1994–1999)
& 1995
Greek Theatre, Los Angeles
With Phillips, The Penguins, The Skyliners, Freddy Cannon, The Crystals, Jimmy Jones, Mel Carter, Len Berry, J.J. Jackson, Leon Hughes & The Coasters, Bobby “Boris” Pickett, Chuck Berry, Kathy Young.
1998
Golden Oldies Rock N Roll Show
With The Shirelles, The Monte Carlos, The Champs, The Penguins.
The Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
With Peaches & Herb, Malo, G.Q., Sunny & The Sunliners, Sly, Slick & Wicked.
1999
San Manuel Casino, San Bernardino
With The Champs, The Penguins, The Shirelles, The Monte Carlos.
1999
ARCO Arena, Sacramento
With Gap Band, Rose Royce, Delegation, James & Bobby Purify, The Impressions, The Fuzz, The Midniters, The Superbs, M.C. Blvd.
1999
San Jose Arena
Same lineup as the ARCO Arena show.
1999
McNichols Arena, Denver
With Al Wilson, Peaches & Herb, Barbara Lewis, Heatwave, Deniece Williams, G.Q., War.
1999
Bakersfield Convention Center & San Diego Sports Arena
Same lineup as the McNichols Arena show.
1999
Hilton by the Bay Reunion Concert
San Diego, California.
California Theatres & Festivals
Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles
Fabian’s Rock & Roll Revival — with Chubby Checker, The Marvelettes, Dee Clark, The Diamonds, Mary Wells.
July Spectacular Against Crime — Cal State L.A.
Benefit for the Hollenbeck Youth Center. With Linda Ronstadt, Sha Na Na, The Coasters, The Drifters, The Penguins, The Del Vikings, The Marcels, The Chantels, Little Caesar & The Romans.
Living Legends of Rock & Roll — Golden Hall, San Diego
With Zola Taylor & The Platters, The Drifters, The Coasters, Terry Stafford, Dick and Dee Dee.
Greek Theatre — K-EARTH 101 Legends of Rock N Roll
With The Coasters, The Safaris, Thurston Harris, The Fleetwoods, Little Caesar, Richard Berry, The Jaguars.
Hispanic Heritage Festival, San Bernardino
With Freddy Fender, Johnny Otis Family Music Festival Concerts, Johnny Otis, Little Richard, The Penguins, Don Julian and more.
The Hollywood Palladium
With Chuck Berry and previously listed artists.
The Cow Palace, San Francisco
San Francisco, California.
East Coast Arenas
Meadowlands Arena, New Jersey
Richard Nader Summer Doo-Wop — with Little Eva, The Penguins, The Elegants, The Teenagers, The Chimes, The Heads, Cathy Jean & The Roommates, The Del Vikings and more.
Nassau Coliseum, New York
With The Chantels, Jay Black & The Americans, Johnny & Joe, The Diamonds, Dodie Stevens, Freddie Scott, Hank Ballard, Lou Christie, Sam the Sham, Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge, The Association, Len Berry, Lenny CoCo & The Chimes, The Dovells, Bobby Lewis, The Box Tops, Larry Chance & The Earls, The Cleftones and more.
Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada
With Chuck Berry, Brenda Holloway, Jewel Akens, Al Wilson, The Rivingtons.
Touring & Recurring Venues
El Monte Legion Stadium
Many shows with Art Laboe & Huggy Boy. Shared bills with Big Jay McNeely, Big Joe Turner, Big Mama Thornton, Thurston Harris, Fats Domino, Sonny Knight, The Jaguars, René & René, Tony Allen, Johnny Otis, Ron Holden, Chris Montez, Don Julian & The Meadow Larks, Bobby Day, Little Julian Herrera, Joe Houston, The Medallions, The Hollywood Flames, The Robins, Donnie Brooks, Richard Berry, Chuck Higgins, Hank Ballard.
Art Laboe’s Oldies Club on Sunset
Recurring engagements at the Hollywood club.
shows
Cross-Country Bus Tours
Many one-nighters across the United States with previously mentioned artists and The Midniters, The Blendells, Sonny Day, Los Lobos, Tierra, Mary Wells, The Shirelles, and The Chantels.