Leroy Gomez formed his first own band at the age of 14. He sings and plays the saxophone. He worked with Tavares, Elton John, Patrick Juvet, Gilbert Becaud and Santa Esmaralda.

His first solo single "Here We Go Around" was an instant hit in France. This led to meeting with discosound producer Nicolas Skorsky. Skorsky brought Gomez together with studio musicians to form Santa Esmeralda.

Their first album was a reworking of the Animals classic "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood." The album was an international success. It became a number one disco hit around the world, racking up 48 gold albums and 42 platinum albums worldwide.

Leroy Gomez exits Santa Esmaralda after this album and continues to be active in the recording world, mainly as a saxophone player.

In the 90's he started touring again as a member of the reunited Santa Esmaralda.

Discography lp's:

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - Santa Esmeralda Starring Leroy Gomez [1977] (11-75, #25) Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood/Esmeralda Suite//Gloria/You're My Everything/Black Pot

Gypsy Woman - Leroy Gomez [1978] Gypsy Woman/Let Me Change Your Mind//Spanish Harlem/Mama Told Me/Foolin' You

Got It Bad - Leroy Gomez [1979] Little Girl/Get Up Boogie/I Got It Bad//High On the Moon/Give Me The Simple Truth/Lonely Night/Music Makes My Life
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