The Zeros are an American punk rock band, formed in 1976 in Chula Vista, California. The band was originally composed of (younger brother of Alejandro Escovedo, older brother of of The Dragons) on vocals/guitar and Robert Lopez (later known as El Vez) on guitar, who were both attending Chula Vista High School; Hector Penalosa, (bass), and Baba Chenelle, (drums), who attended Sweetwater High School. Sometimes compared to the Ramones, the band was considered a pioneer of punk rock on the West Coast.