Los Rodríguez


Los Rodríguez were a rock band composed of two Argentines, two Spaniards and one Puerto Rican that played during the 1990s.

History

The group was born in 1991 when Ariel Rot and Julián Infante joined Andrés Calamaro and Germán Vilella. They started touring around small clubs in Madrid.
In 1991 their first album, Buena Suerte, was released.
Their 1993 album Sin documentos brought the band to the hit parade. With songs as "Dulce condena", "Sin documentos", "Mi rock perdido", and "Me estás atrapando otra vez".
The next album, 1995's Palabras más, palabras menos, was another success. The album contains "Mucho Mejor", "Todavía una canción de amor" and "Milonga del marinero y el capitán".
In 1997 they released Hasta luego, a compilation album, and went on tour. The band broke apart due to economic conflicts.
Julian Infante was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and died on 4 December 2000 in a clinic in Madrid.
On 29 November 2007, Daniel Zamora committed suicide in his hometown Palafrugell.

Music

Their music is a fusion of different styles including rock, rumba, bolero, ranchera, milonga, funk and blues.
Despite their short career, their success contributed to the Spanish music market returning attention to bands that sing in Spanish and have Spanish roots.

Members

Non-members who collaborated with the band at different times were:
  • Candi Avelló and Guillermo Martín: Bass guitar

Discography

Albums

  • 1991 – Buena suerte
  • 1992 – Disco Pirata
  • 1993 – Sin documentos
  • 1995 – Palabras más, palabras menos
  • 1997 – Hasta luego

Singles

Engánchate conmigo.A los ojos.Dispara.No estoy borracho.Dulce condena.Sin documentos.Salud, dinero y amor.Mi rock perdido.Milonga del marinero y el capitán.Palabras más, palabras menos.Aquí no podemos hacerlo.Todavía una canción de amor.Para no olvidar.Mucho mejor.