Born into a musical family Hector was encouraged to pursue his talents by everyone in his sphere of influence. Beginning his musical performance career at the age of nine, he was singing lead in concerts performed by the Tucson Boys Choir. Hector then pursued dedicated study in Classical Guitar Master Classes at the University of Arizona at the age of ten.

Finishing high school early, Hector played in five or six different bands all the while doing session work in different studios.

By 20 Hector had been on several recordings, and had attended college with Certifications in Production/Recording arts, Midi, Microcomputers and Computer Programming.

By 23 Hector was on tour with an emerging R&B artist Joey Bowen (Grand Funk Railroad, Jeff Pryor Band). Soon after Hector and his other brother, David Maldonado (The Romero's, Nova Menco, Nadro John), started touring the U.S as a Flamenco trio promoting the Danza album.

In 2002 Hector got a chance to work with the legendary Eddie Kramer (Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, etc. ) and Todd Howarth (Frehleys Comet, Solo). Working on several projects as a recording artist, Maldonado also did many recordings playing bass, guitar, drums, or singing in nearly all of his works.

Hector has been touring the US, with Carol Ames and recently received an Honorable Mention in Billboard and in American Songwriter Magazine. Carol and Hector are going into the studio to record yet a fourth record...Recording with David, Skelpin, and promoting his new jazz group "Club 33". All the while recording his debut album in between radio performances.