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As the Lead Singer for L.A.’s original
performing & recording artists
The Heaters, Theresa Robertson,
then known as Mercy Bermudez,
released two albums on Arista Records
and Columbia Records
in the 1980s.
 
One of L.A.'s most loved and popular
bands, they consistently sold out nights
at the Whisky and Roxy Theatre.
They toured throughout the United States
opening for acts like Talking Heads,
Southside Johnny & Ashbury Dukes,
Photo Maker, Van Halen and Cheap Trick.

Her single, a remake of
"Why Do Fools Fall in Love"
from Columbia Records became a hit
in Europe. Her rendition of
"Never Been in Love" was the only
top 40 hit in the U.S. for Suzie Quatro.
Theresa’s re-recording of "La Bamba"
became a hit in England and Europe.

Theresa sang with Darlene Love
in 1985 performing Phil Spectors
hit songs, to a sold out crowd at
the Roxy Theatre.

Theresa was recognized for her
soulful and powerful voice across
the nation. In 1980, The Heaters
were voted one of the Top 5
performing bands of the year in the
United States by Robert Hilburn of
the L.A.Times and N.Y. Times.
Rollng Stones Magazine was quoted
as saying "(she) is only one of
two singers in Los Angeles during
the early 1980's that can actually sing.”

Theresa is thrilled to be singing and
performing again. Look for
Theresa in venues and
events throughout Arizona and
the U.S. and enjoy her unique and
soulful renditions of your favorite songs.

THE HEATER’S re-release their 1978 CD
July 2007 and perform at their first reunion
in over 20 years at the VIPER ROOM in L.A.
July 18th 2007.