Almendra (band)
| Almendra | |
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| General information | |
| origin | Argentina |
| Genre (s) | Psychedelic rock |
| founding | 1967, 1979 |
| resolution | 1970 |
| Founding members | |
| Luis Alberto Spinetta († 2012) | |
Vocals, lead guitar
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Edelmiro Molinari |
Vocals, bass
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Emilio del Guerico |
Vocals, drums
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Rodolfo García |
Almendra was an Argentine psychedelic rock band.
history
Almendra was founded in 1967 by former musicians from the Larkins and Sbirros groups . After a single release in September 1968 and two more, the group went on tour. She then brought out a first, self-titled album in 1969 and Album II in 1970 . Her greatest success was the song Muchacha (Ojos de Papel) . Breaking differences in the group led to the breakup of the band after participating in the Buenos Aires Rock Festival .
In 1979 the band was briefly brought back to life; the musicians released a live album and the new title El Valle Interior .
On February 8, 2012, rhythm guitarist Luis Alberto Spinetta died of lung cancer at the age of 62 .
meaning
Despite its relatively short history, the band is very important to the Argentine rock scene. Luis Alberto Spinetta in particular became one of the figureheads of the Argentine scene. His subsequent bands Pescado Rabioso , Invisible , Spinetta Jade and Spinetta Y Los Socios Del Desierto , as well as his solo career, continue to this day. He received the Konex Award several times for his outstanding achievements in Argentine popular music.
The other members of the band also founded other projects. Emilio del Guercio played for La Eléctrica Rioplatense . Edelmiro Molinari started a solo career.
Discography
Albums
- 1969: Almendra
- 1970: Almendra II
- 1980: Live al Obras Sanitarias
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Database of the Konex Awards ( Memento from March 1, 2003 in the Internet Archive )