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American rock and roll artist known for his song "The Hippy Hippy Shake." He gained fame for this song, which has been covered by various artists, including The Beatles, and was included in the films "The Men Who Stare at Goats," "X-Men: First Class," and "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery." He grew up in Billings, Montana, and ventured into music after being inspired by Elvis Presley. He hitchhiked to Los Angeles at the age of 17, where he wrote "The Hippy Hippy Shake." Romero is recognized for his contributions to rock and roll music and was the first Latino to be inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. He passed away at the age of 82.