Still hard not having you and Rudy as part of Tierra. You are missed.  

A fan
Irma

Sorry just found out Steve  has passed. Live on tierra.  .......your music will always get me thru life

Just heard the sad news.
Rest in Peace Brother

I have 43 years of special memories with Steve.  Our bond was unwavering, we kept it alive throughout the years and we knew it was forever. Our last conversation was days before he passed. He told me he wanted to complete a project he had started with Rudy. He sounded so positive & determined.

One of my fondest memories was when he invited me to go with him & his family to Carnegie Hall, What an amazing time for him,   

Steve was one of kind!  He was Funny, intelligent, caring, sensitive & loyal,, a man with strong beliefs
our conversations were  always interesting .extremely deep, so much  laughter .  I loved him, we understood each other.  he will remain in my heart forever.."  Theresa         "Sabes Chavez"              
                                                                 "Steven the Demon Salas" 

I want say it goes way back my cousin went to school with them and my mom and uncle went to that school too Lincoln high school and I seen them when they first started I used see them at the pasta house every Saturday nite seen them play I knew Bobby the sax player they were nice guys  I just can’t believe it there both gone may they Rest In Peace praying for the family 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Love Rebecca Sandoval 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

I remember my friend taking me to go see them play for my 21st birthday at a night club in El Monte. Then for my 50th birthday my family hired them to play for my birthday I was so excited. I remember taking Rudy to meet my mom he was so kind to her.  Steve was very funny that night my family and I really enjoyed listening to them and dance the night away. May they both R.I.P with the angels 

I’m  so sorry can’t make to his service cause it’s goes way back my cousin went to school with them I seen them at the pasta house every Saturdays I seen them first when they  first play in the band and knew the sax player Bobby may they Rest In Peace 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️🎶🎵

I would like to extend my utmost sympathy, prayers, love and hugs to the Salas/ Brambilia Family and to Mary, today and always at this joyous celebration of life for Steve and Rudy! Unfortunately, I live out of state and cannot attend. My late husband , Ruben Valenzuela, went to school with both of them and they were friends, I’m sure they are all together now……somewhere in heaven…..🙏✝️😇🎸🎵🎤🎼🎶💙

I would like to say my cousin went to school with them and she no longer here either  they started Thier band and I heard them playing and I like them and I went to the pasta house and heard them play every Saturday nite I know the sax player Bobby too it goes way back my mom and uncle went to Lincoln high school I was born there too I’m going to miss them singing I can’t  made it to the service may they Rest In Peace  🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🎶🎵

Thank you for your music that will always remind me of my childhood.  Now you and your brother can sing with the  Angels .

1980 Dorthy Chandler Pavilion I got to see Tierra perform for the first time. I followed them stood at curbs watching them go by on a float for the East LA Christmas Parade. Tierra was family and the begining of a legacy putting themselves on the map. Although Memories are forever Tierra will live on. These brothers will be missed. My heartfelt condolences to the family.

I started following Tierra when they played at the Pasta House,after hearing them my family and I always followed them and loved their music.
May they both rest in peace
"GEMA " will always be my favorite!

My  Most Sincere Condolences to the Salas Family! From San Antonio, TX. 

Steve went out with my best friend Carmen my name is Cecilia Steve always made us laugh. He was very sweet. Going to miss u. RIP❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏


TIERRA ...
RIP Steve Salas 
The Salas Brothers left an indelible mark on the history of Chicano music with Tierra.
Tierra  Music or Group Will Not be the  SAME

I am heartbroken and so sad that  Steve, my friend, passed away! There are no words to express how sad I am!

Steve was too young to leave us, he had so much to give although God has other plans. 

Rudy and Steve are in heaven together singing with the angels, rejoicing in all their accomplishments...they finally have peace and rest.   

When I first heard their hit song "Together" I was overwhelmed and overjoyed that a Chicano, Latin band had made it "big"! I was so proud! (East LA where my dad was born... incredible, wow)! 

Years later when I started my company, Valentina Artists & Music Promotions, promoting & booking bands, I booked and promoted TIERRA & Steve.  Rudy and Steve were amazing musicians and friends and our friendship for life began!  

One of the special day’s for me was July 22, 2001, when I hired The Jaguars to perform at my Concert at The Civic Auditorium in San Jose, CA.  They told me Rudy & Steve had not spoken for 10 years and “how did I get them to perform that day”?  I believe it was a spiritual intervention and God granted us a miracle!  From that day forth it was a door opener for their new relationship!  I hold this day special in my heart and it is rewarding and an honor to be part of their reconciliation! 

My heart goes out to family, loved ones & fans!  My heartfelt condolences! 

We have lost a giant in the music industry and I have lost a friend!

Steve may your Legacy Live on forever!! We love you and will miss you tremendously! May you Rest in Peace!🙏🏼🕊💔

My condolences to the Family! I will always cherish the song " Together" and miss their music, that I listened to for years!! Rest in peace Steve Salas you will never be forgotten! Elpaso fan

These three brothers are now playing for the the lord. Someday I hope to get back on the stage with these cats 🎼❤️🍺

Mr. Salas,

So say you will be missed is an understatement.
Your voice, your talents, your persona.
You touched the lives of your fans, everyday people,
your fellow musicians, everyone you came in contact with.

I had the pleasure meeting Steve back in 2000 when he would perform Wednesday nights at the Sportsman in Lincoln Heights.
Steve was such a talented, kind and friendly man. The last time I talked to Steve was September of 2021.  He shared with me a few of his health concerns but gave me the impression he was getting better.   I called him again in December twice to wish him a happy holiday and it wasn't like him to not return my calls. I thought he just might be busy rehearsing and enjoying the holiday season.  I wish I would have known that the conversation I had with him in September would have been the last time I would speak to him. I would have told Steve what a good friend he has been to me throughout these years and how much I valued his friendship. I still can't believe he is gone.  He will be very much missed  and Steve will always hold a very special place in my heart ❤️.                                
     Rest in peace Steve. ♥️🙏

Steve, 
You were and always will be one of a kind

HE WAS LIKE MY BROTHER AND WILL BE MISSED ALWAYS

Visiting Grandma and Grandpa Salas resting place at Rose Hills.

Bobby Navarrete , Mary , and Stevie. At the Christmas tree lighting in DTLA  for the Hollenbeck Youth Center 

My family is saddened by the loss of our childhood neighbor and lifetime friend.  The Tierra music has played a little longer in our home since Steve’s passing as it brings back such “precious memories” of a lifelong friendship.  Remembering so many times and adventures “together” but most especially the night at Garfano’s when we laughed so hard with Rudy M.  until  we cried.  The years since Keith Street have been many but the bond has remained unbreakable. So glad we had the chance to have one last laugh and hug at the ELAC event.  You remain always my neighbor, my brother, my roommate and my friend.  Until we laugh again, Steve…. in my thoughts and heart you will remain. 
St. Jude, pray for him
“RIP” Steve Laurence Salas 
🙏🏽✊🏽✌🏽

It was a day and a part of my life I will always remember & cherish! I feel very privileged to be the woman that Steven chose to marry. I’m thankful for being in and sharing a part of Steven’s life!💘❤️💔
To the Salas Family & Mary,  May you be comforted by the love, joy and wonderful memories Steven brought to our lives.  Steven may be gone but he will never be forgotten. Steven will continue to  live in our hearts. ❤️💔
Affectionately & Sincerely, Sharon🙏🏼

SO SORRY,I remember Tierra when they played at the Lakewood Hop, such beautiful memories

Dad always on my mind Forever in my heart ♥️ 

This picture was taken the day I met who would be my father in law four years later Rudy and Stevie. It was on a Sunday afternoon on October 11, 2009 . I’m still in shock from their early journey to Heaven. 🥀My heart broken from losing two beautiful souls.  We love and miss you uncle Stevie y suegrito. ♥️🌹

To the Salas family. My heart felt condolences to you all. The Salas brothers were a inspiration to me for many years. They were so nice to their fans. May God bless you all. Love Eddie Gonzales. 

My condolences to the Salas Family. A lot of wonderful memories with Tierra and El Chicano over many years in and around the music business in Southern California and The Riverside Club. They will be missed but remembered for their contributions to Latino R&B and community service.
From:  Lash Johal  

I remember meeting Stevie at the international club in the city of pico Rivera back in the late 70s. He was so fun to be around. I ran into him again 30 years later. We sat for hours talking & laughing sharing stories of our life.  He shared the history of Tierra with me. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to know him off stage behind the stage the personal side of Steve Lawrence Salas. Thank you for the wonderful memories❤️😎🎶🎵💋

Stevie, it was a great honor and good times as a bandmate with Los Rebels. I thank you for the many years of friendship and mentoring as a musician. Your very unique voice will be heard in the many songs you left for the world. Rest easy and in peace.  Albert Ybarra
 

I have a handful of memories of Steve. The most memorable one is when Steve came to my house with a musician friend and they both played the guitar and sung a few songs on my Cory Silva Oldies Show. R.I.P. my brother 🙏  Love you

Thank you Steve for your immeasurable contribution to the fans and music world. You will never be forgotten and will be forever loved. Rest in Paradise.🕊♥️🙏
https://youtu.be/ee6RMCh8UoU

So many great memories I have of  uncle Steve. The ones that will always stick out to me, are the ones at the Lincoln Heights house. I loved Holidays there. It was always so loud and happy. With lots of food and drinks. And by the end of the night, all the guitars would come out and the singing began.  So many talented musicians and singers in one room. I am so grateful to have been a part of the Salas family.  Forever in my heart.  

Love, Rosie,Robert,Ethan,Adam and Jacob

I’ll never forget the night we met. 💕  In 1980.  A mutual friend introduced us.  All I knew was that he was the lead singer in a band.  I wasn’t familiar with Tierra, YET!  I DID  hear “Together” on the radio, and LOVED it...but didn’t know it was him singing it!!!!...LOL...what a great, cool and wonderful SURPRISE!!! when I found out ..LOL...we all laughed!..he thought my friend told me and she thought Steve told me...I still laugh about it.  I have special and wonderful memories with Steve...And Tierra at the Pasta House...my heart is broken 💔...my condolences to the Salas family...He will be sooooo missed, and Rudy too.  He was wearing this same jacket the night we met!  Rest In Peace my special and amazing friend..💜 I will always 💕you, and I’m so grateful for YouTube videos, your awesome music and of course, your amazing voice.💕you’ll never be forgotten.

I will always remember the Salas brothers!  They were our neighbors in Lincoln Heights.  As kids maybe 13 years old, we use to play baseball in the empty parking lot in back of Lincoln High, sometimes climbing the fence and sitting high above the ground.  We also played little league together on the Gremlins Team, Stevie was a southpaw 
pitcher and I think his number was #15.  My mom always referred to the Salas brother as "muchachos decentes". Stevie was very affable to everyone and well liked by everyone. I still remember passing by their house with the boys practicing in their garage to the delight of their dad, Rudy senior.  I also remember he had two twin carnalitos that were cute as all get go.  Nothing but great memories!!! 

Will always love your tribute to Tierra. May you 🙏 RIP.  Love the Segovias 

I have always love to hear Tierra ¹play but, I would love to watch Steve perform because he looked like he always had a good time.
I was lucky to get a picture with Steve back in 2009 at RT 66 in S.B. (didn't know how I was going to do it but, I used my friend (sorry) that knew him and he was happy we knew the same person).
I got my picture with him and I was happy 😊. 

On my birthday this pass December, 2021,  my, our friend Aida ask him if he would sing 
Las Mañanitas to me over the phone for my birthday and he did 🥰
It was a great event for me that day.
He was sick and he still did it, he was awesome!! 
Thank you  Steve, i never will forget it!
Tierra forever n SI SE PUEDE!!


Here from ElpasoTex...Listened to your music for years -& years!! Went to your last concert here in El Chuco,about 3 or 4 yrs ago..your music will live in our hearts here for ever!! Together again Rudy & Steve may you be restn in Eternal Peace! God comfort the family with strength on the loss of 2 great 🎵🎶🎵 musicians!! Rip😢💕💖❤️💞🙏🙏

Thank you for the beautiful memories I'll always remember the this makes the time since in Lincoln Park rest in peace Steven Rudy fly high

Our deepest heartfelt condolences to the Salas Family. Rudy RIP, Steve RIP, Much Love to you both! Thanks for the memories Carnales🎤🎶🎵🎶🤎✝️

There will only be one Tierra. R.I.P Steve & Rudy. 🙏🏽💔🕊

I remember tilling Steve I was one of there groupys. He said your not a groupy your family. I never forgot that because he always made me feel more like family .(I was around a lot because of my cousin Steve f. Bass player) Steve s. was always very friendly always smiling just a good guy. May he  rest in paradise. Say hi to Steve F. for me.

My sincere condolences to the Salas/Brambila family.  I was introduced to Steve and Rudy by my brother Danny Santillan (former Tierra drummer).  I will always cherish the special memories I have of Steve, Rudy and Tierra performing for us at my 50th Birthday, my parents 50th Anniversary Wedding,  both my dad and mom's 75th Birthday parties and several other Santillan family events.  
Thank you for the beautiful music you have given us.  RIP "Together" brothers Steve and Rudy.🙏🙏

My strongest memories of Steve was of watching the Salas Brothers perform at our LHS talent contest. More memories are - Steve was a very good student, athletic, and all-around great guy. He was involved in Student Government, school newspaper, sports, and several school clubs. He will be missed so much by everyone that ever knew him.

It’s so hard to believe that my cousins are gone. We grew up together 
We laughed, sang and cried together all our lives. They weren’t considered cousins to me , they were beloved brothers
I will miss them up until  the time I join them
Love you, Joey B

When I  heard the sad news of Steve  Salas passing  I was in disbelief.  He was my hero in high  school  (Lincoln High ) our class president  unbelievable singer with so much talent  memories  of  the past came to mind my friends  and I going to the Teen Club or Gee Gee Hall on North Broadway  anywhere they  were preforming i would try to be there, then when I heard Terra was there band I was excited went out and bought as many C.D.'S I could find.
My condolence to his family.
Steve and  Rudy are together now 
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OBITUARIO

Steve Laurence Salas

20 septiembre, 1951 – 10 febrero, 2022

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