I ran into him at a restaurant in encino CA once. When I recognized him I chatted with him in line and he ended up sitting down with me and my girlfriend and we had lunch together lmao. Cool ass dude, and super talented.
Absolute Legend who added the Jazz to NOFX and helped make them the band they are now. I would love to here a NOFX "lounge album" with all El Hefe and a few ska songs 🤘
And his goofy innocent childlike behavior was such a perfect expression of the band reminds me of someone I’d get along with in high school. Such a laid back silly guy and I feel he keeps Mike on the tracks like how smelly does
I used to know him in the late ‘90s when he lived near Eureka and owned a club called Hefe’s. He was funny. I made some radio ads for him and we hung a little. He eventually got sick of being a club owner and left the area.
I gotta say, El Hefe is the best punk guitarist out there. He's incredibly talented dude, and he's hysterical. Going to miss NOFX, but grateful for everything they've given us
Hefe is awesome, for sure...but what makes the entire band great is that they are all phenomenal, and Fat Mike is a genius songwriter/bass player/singer. I can definitely say that NoFX improved tremendously after El Hefe joined the group....I loved their music so much more after they adopted the new style. On top of that, he brought a whole new level of entertainment to the shows ❤
Jefe.. always great... I worked for the Ink N Iron festival in Long Beach CA.. we hired Punk Rock Karaoke... Just a awesome dude.. Got me to sing New Rose.. I got my request to get them to the Main stage.. just a great Guy plus Steve Soto, RIP
Have to Respect the Confidence... Oi Oi Oi.. cheers from Orange County California.. He's great, worked with him as production assistant for the Ink N Iron festival in Long Beach CA.. for Punk Rock Karaoke..
@@SolidTryThough Lmao...I don't have a favorite, but I would love to know him. How can you say you have a favorite Mexican? That's bullsh*t. Do you have a favorite American? Favorite Pole, maybe? What about a favorite Canadian? Do you see what I mean? El Hefe is the shit...legit. Please....El Hefe is one of my top 10 favorite musicians
Drank much pisto with dude.Mark Jefe & Fernando showed up every weekend for years to go to shows & parties & play music.I remember his drunk katas (was a guardian angel) & his gf they called 'jugs'. El Jefe was overshadowed by Mark Curry (lived in Aaron's garage) musically and socially. Mark even ditched "Crystal Spheres" Aaron (Jefe) Larry & Fernando to land a solo record deal. I'm happy a quiet, funny dude rebounded & is living his best life. Jefe doesn't speak Spanish but,.¡Viva los hijos de la chingada!
I’m searching right now for some sort of compilation of his impressions. They are so good, but lost time because a lot of them are from old cartoons, but new generations wouldn’t know. But he is so good at them and he does the obscure ones, back to the kitchen, I smell something burning! Anyway, I’m hoping someone puts together a bunch of clips of his impersonations.
Ok there’s a good one at 3:40. I watch this video a while back and I don’t remember that. That’s just a handful and he nails them all. I was a big fan of Mel Blanc, who basically did all the voices in the old Warner Bros. cartoons.
It's no coincidence that the first NOFX album that was actually listenable was the first one with El Hefe, even Fat Mike admits that much. They wouldn't have been the same without him and most likely wouldn't have lasted as long as they did either.
I agree completely. As a guitar player myself, I can honestly say that any musician improves with practice, but Hefe definitely inspired many changes within the entire band quickly
He sings on the fastest longest line, doing a fat Mike impression, which is pretty spot on, I’ve heard different things over the years, like they did it without Mikes knowledge, and he didn’t care for it, but I can’t imagine it would have been released on Mikes label if that were the case. Always loved his singing, and the two persistent rumors when he joined the band back in 91, were that he was a Satanist, which is not true, and that he was in the Bad News Bears movie, not true either. I think fat Mike started that one, or at least leaned into over the years, to where some people still believe he’s in that movie.
@@ChandoggyDude, I’m more than happy to go into it. Not sure on exact date but it was definitely 94/95, and NOFX was playing at a little shit hole here in Atlanta GA call the Somber Reptile (no longer there)… My friends band was they’re opener. So I was side stage on the same side as Hefe. I think I was sitting on the amp or standing, but Hefe saw me digging in my nose, so in my usual stupid manner, I pulled it out on my finger and offered it to him. But with outta breath he dug up in his nose and pulled out his finger. At that moment we both wiped our fingers on each other shirt….with a grossed out laugh later it was done….all this happened in probably 5 seconds between songs. Just enough time for him to let down the horn from his lips And that was it, just a ((hahaha that was funny)) gesture… Then he was back to the next song……. So yeah that was it. 5 seconds of my life that was just spontaneous stupidity….
That's so crazy 🤣🤣🤣 I'm not far from Atlanta, but I never got to see them Live. Sucks, because they broke up. Maybe one day I'll visit the Punk Rock Museum
@@ChandoggyBack in the late nineties Atlanta had a decent punk scene. So many bands and so many clubs to go see them. Like 8 clubs and warehouses. Always a band playing somewhere
@@californiapoontappa sorry for late response. couple things, not defending the bullys or SRH lol, but one thing can be punk to one person and not to another. ive never been a fan of SRH or Suburban Noize. but my little cousin who was into them, when i would play something what i thought was actual punk rock, he would recommend kottonmouth kings or some shit and tell me they are punk lol. and about bullys wearing the shirts. iono if this is same, but it reminds me of how when i went to highschool, screamo and metalcore was fashionable. (i hated it). and all the Jocks listened to that crap. meanwhile back in the 70's or 80's metalheads were getting beat up by bullies. same with like Comic Books being for Nerds and look at how popular that genre is now.
@melvinwren idk I guess I was kind of being tongue in cheek by saying I thought they were punk as I think saying you are punk or something is punk is kinda lame but it's just weird cuz where I'm from the srh guys were always the ones fucking with us cuz they were cool and had their lifted trucks
“Despues de 235 Canciones, los liricos se valuan mas Y no tengo ningunos para esta El Hefe canta melodia triste O canta amor de la corazon Haz como que hable español Ojala que la mayoria De nuestros aficionados No entiendan nada que canto Para los otros, chinga su madre, guey”
I ran into him at a restaurant in encino CA once. When I recognized him I chatted with him in line and he ended up sitting down with me and my girlfriend and we had lunch together lmao. Cool ass dude, and super talented.
Absolute Legend who added the Jazz to NOFX and helped make them the band they are now.
I would love to here a NOFX "lounge album" with all El Hefe and a few ska songs 🤘
El Hefe is essentially the leader of this group, he taught Fat Mike to sing and harmonize in a way that I doubt many others could. Much love Hefe!!
not to mention he's a much better singer than fatty
And his goofy innocent childlike behavior was such a perfect expression of the band reminds me of someone I’d get along with in high school. Such a laid back silly guy and I feel he keeps Mike on the tracks like how smelly does
Hearing he attended music school made so much sense too. I feel like their overall musicianship got so much better after he joined the band.
facts!
Bwrong
What a guy. We all love you. And from everyone who has seem NOFX , WE THANK YOU.
All around solid guy. One of the nicest and caring person you will ever meet. That counterfeit situation was a mess. What a great journey.
Jefe is what made Nofx good. There I said it
Everyone knows this!
Facts. Jefe saves the band from how bad Mike sucks.
Fair and accurate.
I think you could be right but the main writer in the band has always been Mike. He did brought some magic that helped the band rise 😊
No lie in that
He is one of the best guitarists in punk rock in my opinion.
Chris Hannah of Propagandhi?
@@jeff7764 I am a fan of his, but El Hefe is better in my opinion.
Bred gurewitz..
Both guys from strung out
Wilhelm scream has the best guitarists in punk rock
i always hear this but isn't it mostly power chords...just curious how so my ppl rate his as a top player?..no hate..just curious@@jeff7764
I have always been a fan of El Jefe, but this quick bio is packed with so much information, I like him even more. Bueno.
Much love to Hefe! ❤
legit a great watch dood, great job
My friend's band opened for Nofx and a few other big bands at a festival in 2021. Jefe stood side stage for EVERY band. He's the fucking man.
What is the name of your friends band?
@@shawnryan2197 "Stolen Wheelchairs" now they go by "Vulture Raid". Check em out, they rock.
One cool cat! Had the pleasure to hang out w him Many times! Hes a funny guy!
I used to know him in the late ‘90s when he lived near Eureka and owned a club called Hefe’s. He was funny. I made some radio ads for him and we hung a little. He eventually got sick of being a club owner and left the area.
Jefe has perfect solos and melodic rhythm. His solo on Reeko might be one of my favorites ever
El Hefe must be a super chill guy, because for hanging around Mike's ego that long... This on his own deserves an award..
Fuk yer Mike would be very hard work but he is nofx
I gotta say, El Hefe is the best punk guitarist out there. He's incredibly talented dude, and he's hysterical. Going to miss NOFX, but grateful for everything they've given us
He is amazing. Very talented
El Hefe is the boss. Nice tribute to the raddest.
love Hefe!! imo he’s the most talented member of nofx
The drummer is also known for being pretty damn good.
He isnt warren fitzgerald but yeah he is phenomenal
@@ronjames4151 Seriously, Warren is a criminally underrated musician.
Hefe is awesome, for sure...but what makes the entire band great is that they are all phenomenal, and Fat Mike is a genius songwriter/bass player/singer. I can definitely say that NoFX improved tremendously after El Hefe joined the group....I loved their music so much more after they adopted the new style. On top of that, he brought a whole new level of entertainment to the shows ❤
Awesome video!
Super talented musician!
Meet him once very brief ... nice guy
Hefe is a Genius !
What a genius 🏆 nothing but love and respect to this band 🔥🤘🔥
entertaining format of this video. good job!
Jefe.. always great... I worked for the Ink N Iron festival in Long Beach CA.. we hired Punk Rock Karaoke... Just a awesome dude.. Got me to sing New Rose.. I got my request to get them to the Main stage.. just a great Guy plus Steve Soto, RIP
El Hefe is an absolute legend. He brought a lot of personality and musical talent to the band, he's always funny at the live show, always.
Hefe is even more punk than me!
Have to Respect the Confidence...
Oi Oi Oi.. cheers from Orange County California..
He's great, worked with him as production assistant for the Ink N Iron festival in Long Beach CA.. for Punk Rock Karaoke..
Obrigado Tomé
El Hefe is the boss.
The one and only legend
Hefe always steals the show gonna miss nofx huge man in tacoma he was asking for weed and water lmao
Fuckin' love him. As a fellow Mexican guy, he's always been my favorite punk dude.
He's my favorite Mexican!
@@SolidTryThough Lmao...I don't have a favorite, but I would love to know him. How can you say you have a favorite Mexican? That's bullsh*t. Do you have a favorite American? Favorite Pole, maybe? What about a favorite Canadian? Do you see what I mean? El Hefe is the shit...legit. Please....El Hefe is one of my top 10 favorite musicians
I always wondered why el jefe didn’t have his own spin-off band
I was saying this when I learned that NOFX was gonna break up.
"Now i want to thank my cousin"😅
Long live Hefe
Drank much pisto with dude.Mark Jefe & Fernando showed up every weekend for years to go to shows & parties & play music.I remember his drunk katas (was a guardian angel) & his gf they called 'jugs'.
El Jefe was overshadowed by Mark Curry (lived in Aaron's garage) musically and socially. Mark even ditched "Crystal Spheres" Aaron (Jefe) Larry & Fernando to land a solo record deal.
I'm happy a quiet, funny dude rebounded & is living his best life.
Jefe doesn't speak Spanish but,.¡Viva los hijos de la chingada!
The coolest.
He wears baggy pants. He knows how to break dance
I’m searching right now for some sort of compilation of his impressions. They are so good, but lost time because a lot of them are from old cartoons, but new generations wouldn’t know. But he is so good at them and he does the obscure ones, back to the kitchen, I smell something burning! Anyway, I’m hoping someone puts together a bunch of clips of his impersonations.
Ok there’s a good one at 3:40. I watch this video a while back and I don’t remember that. That’s just a handful and he nails them all. I was a big fan of Mel Blanc, who basically did all the voices in the old Warner Bros. cartoons.
That’s nofx secret weapon you could hear the difference once he joined… Is there anything a Mexican can’t fix 😂😂😂😂😂
Yes, Mexico.
😂😂😂 As a construction worker, they can work fast, but maybe not fix anything more than they f*ck it up. Hefe is an exception
He is such a dude!
Dude is all around awesome!
Where can I find his music? Not available on Spotify 😢
It's no coincidence that the first NOFX album that was actually listenable was the first one with El Hefe, even Fat Mike admits that much. They wouldn't have been the same without him and most likely wouldn't have lasted as long as they did either.
I agree completely. As a guitar player myself, I can honestly say that any musician improves with practice, but Hefe definitely inspired many changes within the entire band quickly
6:04 what's the name of that tune?
Deadly video, Deadly channel.
The Brews. Thanks!
If you want a good introduction to the band and how good they are live check out "I heard they suck live" Start to finish. Enjoy 😊
The 'Brews
Short for Hebrews (Jews), because 2 of the members of the band are Jewish (Fat Mike and Melvin).
Iiiijjaaaa Andale yepa..!!!
El Hefe is Chingón..!! 🎸🎺🇲🇽
Yes. I have seen it a lot.
Es el mejor..., para mi no es el jefe, para mí es el puto amo.
It's impossible not to like him. El Hefe's the best
Viva El Hefe!!
Hefe da best
Jefe was the best thing that could happen to NOFX.
I love this band. It's three good musicians holding shit together for a funny lyricist. I'm really gonna miss seeing them live.
Well done.
El Hefe es chingón!!!
Legend.
Who are the best Telecaster players ever? Answer: James Burton and El Hefe.
Keith Richards, Joe Strummer.... Waylon Jennings. to name a few.
Any chicken picker including John 5
I love here. He made them successful
Jefe
Good one.
very very very very very very very very cool is the answer.
Very, very, major!
Anyone knows how he met Mike??
In the audition to NOFX, I presume. He was friends with Erik Sandin.
Gay bar..glory hole section
Long live El jefe
He sings on the fastest longest line, doing a fat Mike impression, which is pretty spot on, I’ve heard different things over the years, like they did it without Mikes knowledge, and he didn’t care for it, but I can’t imagine it would have been released on Mikes label if that were the case. Always loved his singing, and the two persistent rumors when he joined the band back in 91, were that he was a Satanist, which is not true, and that he was in the Bad News Bears movie, not true either. I think fat Mike started that one, or at least leaned into over the years, to where some people still believe he’s in that movie.
Hefe is a fucking legend!
El es muy guay!
Don't forget he had a record label too
Nofx didn't become nofx until el hefe
Just like Hefe didn't become Hefe until NOFX!
Both statements are true 💯
Extremely!
Adore Ribbed....but yeah he took them to different level with Longest Line....and i play a Telecaster because of him
I ❤ EL HEFE
The answer is, pretty fucking cool
His name is The Boss for a reason!
Lo amo al jefe
Jefe and me once swapped booger’s on stage at an Atlanta show in like 93/94...... 😂👍🏼
What? Lmao.....can you elaborate? Or do you even want to? Hahaha
@@ChandoggyDude, I’m more than happy to go into it.
Not sure on exact date but it was definitely 94/95, and NOFX was playing at a little shit hole here in Atlanta GA call the Somber Reptile (no longer there)… My friends band was they’re opener. So I was side stage on the same side as Hefe. I think I was sitting on the amp or standing, but Hefe saw me digging in my nose, so in my usual stupid manner, I pulled it out on my finger and offered it to him. But with outta breath he dug up in his nose and pulled out his finger. At that moment we both wiped our fingers on each other shirt….with a grossed out laugh later it was done….all this happened in probably 5 seconds between songs. Just enough time for him to let down the horn from his lips And that was it, just a ((hahaha that was funny)) gesture… Then he was back to the next song……. So yeah that was it. 5 seconds of my life that was just spontaneous stupidity….
That's so crazy 🤣🤣🤣 I'm not far from Atlanta, but I never got to see them Live. Sucks, because they broke up. Maybe one day I'll visit the Punk Rock Museum
@@ChandoggyBack in the late nineties Atlanta had a decent punk scene. So many bands and so many clubs to go see them. Like 8 clubs and warehouses. Always a band playing somewhere
0:44 Mom was from El Paso Texas..
he needs to bring the full goatee back
ALL HAIL El Hefe!!!
So fucking cool !
Basically a god🤷🏻♂️
He is on Mayans MC, surprisingly
Ha. Ya. Hefe pretty rad.
El jefe is my friends uncle
How COOL is EL HEFE? He's COOL as FUCK! 🤘
I thought they say they are punx but he was wearing srh?
thats like saying, i thought they was punk but hes wearing a scooby doo shirt. what rule book are you reading this stuff from?
@@melvinwren where I'm from and everything i seen and been thru the bros with lifted trucks wearing srh always tried to bully us in late 90s early 00s
@@californiapoontappa sorry for late response. couple things, not defending the bullys or SRH lol, but one thing can be punk to one person and not to another. ive never been a fan of SRH or Suburban Noize. but my little cousin who was into them, when i would play something what i thought was actual punk rock, he would recommend kottonmouth kings or some shit and tell me they are punk lol. and about bullys wearing the shirts. iono if this is same, but it reminds me of how when i went to highschool, screamo and metalcore was fashionable. (i hated it). and all the Jocks listened to that crap. meanwhile back in the 70's or 80's metalheads were getting beat up by bullies. same with like Comic Books being for Nerds and look at how popular that genre is now.
@melvinwren idk I guess I was kind of being tongue in cheek by saying I thought they were punk as I think saying you are punk or something is punk is kinda lame but it's just weird cuz where I'm from the srh guys were always the ones fucking with us cuz they were cool and had their lifted trucks
I do love me some Manic Hispanic
"really very 10/10"
“Despues de 235
Canciones, los liricos se valuan mas
Y no tengo ningunos para esta
El Hefe canta melodia triste
O canta amor de la corazon
Haz como que hable español
Ojala que la mayoria
De nuestros aficionados
No entiendan nada que canto
Para los otros, chinga su madre, guey”
I love their Mexican Jew banter
Hey if your interested in hearing the crystal sphere ep that hefe funded through speed dealing I have uploaded it on my YT channel
He's like SA Martinez in 311.
b
ad news bears?
🕵️♀️
I have been waiting for Sin Efectos to release more songs for years. This gringo needs to release the inner chingonería.
very. On a serious note, Mike qualified Aaron as an idiot-savant. 100% true hahaha.
alot of those songs you show el hefe playing are from ribbed and he ain't on that one
El Heve Corr😊😂
He's definitely cooler than Fat Mike.
Yeah...his introduction to punk rock was Nirvana 😂
Imagine that, we both like blondes.