Lifetime Honors

First Latina on American Bandstand

At age 15, Rosie became the first Latina to perform on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand (ABC).

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

First Latina honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland — featured in the One-Hit Wonders exhibit for “Angel Baby.”

U.S. Postal Service Cancellation Stamp

Official USPS commemorative cancellation, “Rosie And The Originals — Angel Baby,” issued at the West Covina, California post office.

U.S. Trademark — “Rosie And The Originals”

Applied for and received the federal trademark for the band’s name.

L.A. County Beans & Rice Festival Appreciation Award

Recognition from Los Angeles County.

Professional Entertainment Award

Awarded at the Beans & Rice Festival concert with Johnny Otis.

35-Year Achievement Award

Awarded by Barrio Station, San Diego, for “Angel Baby” withstanding a discriminatory industry.

TCI Cablevision — Marty’s Corner

Appreciation for community service award at the show’s third anniversary.

MEChA of Fresno Certificate of Appreciation

For donation of concert and time — Employment through Education (Summerfest 97 & Car Show Concert 97).

National City Proclamation

City proclamation honoring Rosie as a highly achieved National City citizen, recognizing the 35-year success of “Angel Baby.”

Chicana Achievement Award

Barrio Youth Center, San Diego, California.

L.A. County 30-Year Community Service Award

Recognizing three decades of community service work.

Rosie’s Original Talent & Booking Agency

Rosie obtained her talent agent and booking license and founded her own agency.

Angel Baby Music Publishing Company

Applied for and owns her own music publishing company.

John Lennon’s “Angel Baby” Cover

Lennon called Rosie one of his favorite American singer heroes and honored her by recording “Angel Baby.” Released posthumously on Menlove Ave.

My Family / Mi Familia (Gregory Nava)

Rosie’s likeness portrayed on screen; “Angel Baby” performed in its entirety by Jeanette Jurado of Exposé.

“Angel Baby” in Film

Featured in After Hours, Colors, Date with an Angel, She’s Out of Control, The Locusts, Hollywood Knights, and others — and on a TV news segment about President Kennedy.

Spanglish “Angel Baby”

Rosie’s bilingual recording of “Angel Baby” became enormously popular in Mexico and Hispanic communities.

Remembering San Diego

Featured on the nationally aired television show.

Ritchie Valens Walk of Fame Ceremony

Rosie was honored to be present when Ritchie Valens posthumously received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.