Cannibal & The Headhunters rose to international fame with their classic hit “Land of a Thousand Dances,” a song that became one of the defining anthems of 1960s rock and roll. The band made music history when The Beatles personally requested them to open their 1965 U.S. tour, launching Cannibal & The Headhunters onto the national stage. They went on to share stage with legendary acts including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Righteous Brothers, The Byrds, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Beach Boys and many more.

The current line-up includes original drummer Robert Zapata, lead singer Charlie Munoz, David Jaramillo (vocals), Dave Goldstein (keys), George Garcia (bass), Robert Robles (guitar).

The Band continues to sell out shows, play on the Legends Cruise, and back artists that appear with the band, such as Johnny Townsend (Sanford/Townsend Band), Dennis Tufano (The Buckinghams), and Mark Adrian (The Standells). In the recent past they also backed a who's who of rock, including Denny Laine (Wings/Moody Blues), Joey Molland (Badfinger), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), and Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night). On April 4, 2026, the band will be inducted into the California Music Entertainment Hall of Fame.

Today, Cannibal & The Headhunters continue celebrating the spirit of the 60s with electrifying performances that made them rock and roll legends.

Show Highlights:

• The original hitmaker of “Land of a Thousand Dances”

• Personally requested by The Beatles to open their 1965 U.S. tour

• A celebration of classic 1960s rock & soul

• In 1996, the surviving members of

  Cannibal & the Headhunters, including Richard "Scar" Lopez and the Jaramillo brothers, were inducted into the Chicano Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

  at the Chicano Music Awards in Pasadena, California.

• Available with special guest host Shotgun Tom Kelly

Perfect For

• Performing Arts Centers

• Casinos

• Festivals

• Summer Concert Series

• Corporate Events

• State & Country Fairs

“Consider how Cannibal & the Headhunters upstaged the Beatles as an opening act at the Hollywood Bowl in 1965. By doing so, they helped shape Chicano rock. You can trace a line from Cannibal & the Headhunters’ historic performance to Los Lobos to Los Tigres del Norte to Fuerza Regida.” - Will Heast

“The show was amazing. Charlie Munoz had the audience participate in the singing. It’s always nice to hear music that takes you back to sweet memories. Thank you Robert (Zapata) for keeping it alive.”

- Cecie (5/27/2025)

Also Available:

60s Rock Legends Live

Featuring Cannibal & The Headhunters

with special guest vocalist

Dennis Tufano ° John Townsend ° Mark Adrian

“Paul McCartney specifically asked manager Brian Epstein for the “Na Na Boys” to open for The Beatles on their tour.... And did Paul steal Cannibal’s lyrics for the ending of Hey Jude?”

— Chan Romero

Legendary radio personality Shotgun Tom Kelly is available as a special guest host for select performances of the Cannibal & Headhunters Show. With a career spanning decades in radio and television, Shotgun Tom Kelly is a beloved voice in rock and roll broadcasting and a member of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As host, he brings energy, storytelling, and nostalgia to the event, sharing memories from the golden era of music while introducing the performers and engaging the audience. His appearance adds an extra layer of authenticity and excitement to this celebration of classic rock and roll.