Iceberg was a Spanish symphonic/jazz-rock band that released the 1975 album Tutankhamon on Bocaccio Records. After the departure of singer Ángel Riba, the remaining quartet released the 1976–78 instrumental albums Coses Nostres, Sentiments, and Arc-en-ciel, plus the live disc En Directe. Guitarist Max Sunyer came from Tapiman and launched a solo career while still a member. […]
Granada was a Spanish symphonic/flamenco-rock band that released the 1975–78 Movieplay albums Hablo de Una Tierra, España, año 75, and Valle del Pas. Members: Carlos Cárcamo (flute, violin, piano, Mellotron, harpsichord, acoustic guitar, vocals, percussion), Juan Bona (drums, percussion, backing vocals, ?-1976), Antonio García Oteyza (bass, ?-1976), Michael Vorteflich (guitar, ?-1975), Javier Monforte (guitar, 1975-76), […]
Música Urbana was a Spanish jazz-rock band that released the 1976–78 albums Música Urbana and Iberia. Members: Joan Albert Amargós (keyboards, winds), Salvador Font (drums), Carles Benavent (bass), Lluís Cabanach (guitar, 1976-78), Enric Herrera (keyboards, 1976), Emili Baleriola (guitar, 1976), Lucky Guri (keyboards, 1976-78), Jordi Bonell (guitar, 1978-79), Matthew Simon (trumpet, flugelhorn, 1978-79), Jaume Cortadellas […]
Gòtic was a Spanish symphonic-rock band that released the 1978 album Escenes on Movieplay. Members: Rafael Escoté (bass, gong, palmas), Jordi Martí (drums, percussion, palmas), Jep Nuix (flute, piccolo, palmas), Jordi Vilaprinyó (keyboards) Background Gòtic formed in 1975 in Barcelona around the long-running partnership between keyboardist Jordi Vilaprinyó and drummer Jordi Martí, who first collaborated […]
Bloque was the Spanish symphonic-rock band behind the classic 1978/79 albums Bloque and Hombre, Tierra y Alma, followed by the 1980/81 titles El Hijo del Alba and Música Para la Libertad. Members: Juanjo Respuela (guitar), Sixto Ruiz (guitar, 1975-83), Luis Pastor (bass, 1975-83), Paco Baños (drums, 1975-78), Juan Carlos Gutiérrez (vocals, keyboards, 1976-94), Carlos Terán […]
Mezquita was a Spanish symphonic-rock band that released the 1979–81 albums Recuerdos de mi Tierra and Califas del Rock. Members: José Rafael García (guitar, vocals), Rosca López (keyboards, vocals), Randy López (bass, percussion, vocals), Rafael Zorrilla (drums, percussion, vocals) Background Mezquita evolved from Córdoba hard-rockers Expresión, which recorded two album’s worth of material between 1972 […]
Goma was a Spanish jazz-rock band that released the 1975 album 14 Abril on Movieplay. Members: Manuel Rodríguez (guitar), José Lagares (bass), Antonio Rodríguez (drums), Pepe Sánchez (saxophone), Alberto Toribio (keyboards) Background Goma formed in April 1974 in Sevilla, Andalucía. Keyboardist Alberto Toribio came from Chilcle. Guitarist/singer Manuel Rodríguez and bassist/singer Pepe Lagares both played […]
Crack was a Spanish symphonic-rock band that released the 1979 album Si Todo Hiciera Crack. Members: Alex Cabral (bass), Alberto Fontaneda (guitar, flute, vocals), Mento Hevia (keyboards, vocals), Manolo Jiménez (drums), Rafael Rodríguez (guitar) Background Crack formed in 1977 in Gijón in the north-coast community of Asturias. Keyboardist Mento Hevia, then a university law student, […]
Neuronium are a Spanish electronic combo from Barcelona, formed in 1976 by keyboardist Michel Huygen. In 1977, the band debuted with Quasar 2c361, their first of two albums on Harvest. Starting with their 1980 album Digital Dream, they released music on the self-run Neuronium Records. Members: Michel Huygen (keyboards), Carlos Guirao (keyboards, guitar, 1976-82), Albert […]
Fusioon was a Spanish jazz-rock band that made the 1973/74 albums Fusioon and Fusioon 2, followed by the 1975 Ariola release Minorisa. Members: Manel Camp (piano, keyboards), Jordi Camp (bass), Santi Arisa (drums, percussion), Martí Brunet (guitar, synthesizer) Background Fusioon formed in 1971 in Manresa, Catalonia, where interest in the post-psych maximalist diaspora (symphonic-rock, jazz-rock) […]
Triana was a Spanish rock trio that released the 1975 Movieplay album El Patio, followed by five records on Gong Records, including the 1977–79 titles Hijos del Agobio and Sombra y Luz. Members: Eduardo Rodríguez Rodway (guitar), Jesús de la Rosa (organ, vocals), Juan José Palacios [aka Tele] (drums, percussion) Background Triana grew out of […]
Atila was a Spanish symphonic/hard-rock band that released the 1976–78 albums Intención and Reviure. Members: Joan Punyet (drums), Eduardo Niebla (guitar, 1973-78), Paco Ortega (keyboards, 1973-76), Benet Nogué (keyboards, 1976-78), Miguel A. Blasco (bass, 1976-77), Jean Pierre Gomez (bass, 1977), Jaume Rivera (bass, 1977-78) Background Atila formed in Girona in 1973 as a trio built […]
Companyia Elèctrica Dharma was a Spanish jazz-rock band that released eleven studio albums and two live discs between 1975 and 1991, mostly on Edigsa and PDI. They remained active into the 21st century. Members: Pep Fortuny (drums, percussion, vocals), Joan Fortuny (soprano saxophone, vocals), Carles Vidal (bass, guitar), Jordi Soley (keyboards, 1974-78), Esteve Fortuny (guitar, […]
Azahar was a Spanish symphonic-rock band that released the 1977–79 Movieplay albums Elixir and Azahar. Members: Ricardo “Dick” Zappala (vocals, keyboards), Antonio Valls (guitar), Gustavo Ros (keyboards), Jorge Barral (bass), Willy Trujillo (drums) Background Azahar formed in Madrid in 1976 around bassist Jorge “Flaco” Barral, whose earlier path gave the band its clearest prehistory. Barral […]
Mecano was a Spanish synth-pop trio formed in Madrid in 1981, consisting of singer Ana Torroja and brothers Nacho and José María Cano. Their first single, “Hoy no me puedo levantar,” spurred the electro-pop sound of their 1982–84 albums Mecano, ¿Dónde está el País de las Hadas?, and Ya viene el sol. They embraced acoustic […]
Imán Califato Independiente was a Spanish symphonic-rock band that made a 1978 self-titled album on CBS, followed by the 1980 release Camino del Águila. Members: Manuel Rodríguez (guitar), Kiko Guerrero (drums, percussion), Iñaki Egaña (bass, 1976-79), Marcos Mantero (keyboards, 1977-86), Urbano Moraes (bass, 1979-86) Background Imán Califato Independiente formed in Southern Spain, where four Andalusian […]
Ibio was a Spanish symphonic-folk band that released the 1978 album Cuevas de Altamira on Movieplay. Members: Ito Luna (drums), Dioni Sobrado (guitar, 1977-82), Lily Alegría (bass, vocals), Mario Gómez Calderón (electric piano, clavinet, synthesizer, Mellotron) Background Ibio formed in 1977 in Santander, Cantabria, with keyboardist Mario Gómez Calderón, guitarist Dioni Sobrado, drummer Ito Luna, […]
Cai was a Spanish symphonic-rock band that released the 1978 album Mas Allá de Nuestras Mentes Diminutas, followed by the 1980/81 Epic titles Noche Abierta and Canción de la Primavera. Members: Sebastián “Chano” Domínguez Lozano (keyboards, strings), Diego Fopiani Macias (drums, vocals), José A. Fernández Mariscal (guitar), José L. Vélez Gómez (bass, vocals), Paco Delgado […]
N.H.U. was a Spanish symphonic/jazz-rock band that released a 1978 self-titled album on Novola. Members: Tino Grandío (bass), Roberto Abal (guitar), Xurxo Pérez (Hammond, keyboards), Xosé Garea [aka Xosé Ferreiro] (drums, vocals), Julio Garea [aka Xulio Ferreiro] (percussion), Antonio Fernández [aka Bretch] (guitar), Xoan Piñón Prado (guitar, 1974-76), Emilio Cao (violin), Jesús Alonso [aka Cuchús […]
Secta Sónica was a Spanish jazz-rock band that released the 1976–77 albums Fred Pedralbes and Astroferia. Members: Xavier Aparicio [aka Gato Pérez] (bass), Jordi Bonell (guitar), Rafael Zaragoza [aka Zarita] (guitar), Victor Cortina (guitar), Nacho Quixano (drums, 1975), Toni Arasil (drums, 1976), Jordi Vilella [aka Dum Dum] (drums, 1977), Noel Mujica (percussion, 1977), Dabe Pybus […]
Itziar was a Spanish symphonic-folk band that released a 1978 self-titled album on Xoxoa. Members: Itziar Egileor (vocals), Alex Zabala (guitar, vocals), Eduardo Bazterra (bass, guitar, vocals), Mikel Prieto (guitar, synthesizer), Joseba Erkiaga (flute, saxophone), Javi Robador (drums) Background Itziar emerged in the Basque Country during the late seventies as a six-piece built around singer […]
Om was a Spanish jazz-psych/folk band that backed singer/songwriter Pau Riba on his 1970 Concèntric release Dioptria. In 1971, the band released a self-titled album and standalone single on Edigsa. Members: Toti Soler (guitar), Jordi Sabatés (keyboards, 1969-71), Romà Escales (flute, 1969-71), Doro de Montaberry (bass, 1969-70), Josep Polo (drums, 1969-70), Peter Hodgkinson (drums, 1970-72), […]
Dolores was a Spanish jazz-rock band that released the 1977–78 Polydor albums La Puerta Abierta and Asa-Nisi-Masa. Drummer/singer Pedro Ruy-Blas named the band after his 1976 second solo album. Members: Pedro Ruy-Blas (lead vocals, drums), Jean Luc Vallet (piano, 1976-77), Álvaro Yébenes “Chévere” (bass, double bass, 1976-77), Jorge Pardo (saxophone, flute), Cesar Berti (percussion), Jesús […]
Vainica Doble was the Spanish folk duo of singing guitarists Gloria van Aerssen (May 1, 1932 — Oct. 22, 2015) and Carmen Santonja (1934 — July, 2000). Their most active phase (1970 to 1984) produced six albums and twelve singles on assorted labels. The duo became best known for “Habanera del primer amor,” “Déjame vivir […]
Tribu was a Spanish jazz-rock band that made the 1978–80 albums Barriu Chinu and Que em de fer? Members: Santi Arisa (drums), Lluis Martí (bass, vocals), Maurizi Villavecchia (piano, accordion, vocals), Josep M. Durán (guitars), Ferran Saló (violin, vocals), Tita Soler (flute), Liba Villavecchia (winds), Josep Lluis Soler (trumpet, piano) Tribu hailed from Barcelona. Barriu […]
Pan & Regaliz were a Spanish folk/psych combo that released two singles and a 1971 self-titled album. Members: Guillem París (vocals, flute), Alfons Bou (guitar, 1971-72), Artur Domingo (bass, 1971), Pedro Van Eeckhout (drums, percussion, 1971) Background Pan & Regaliz hailed from Agua de Regaliz, a Barcelona quintet formed in 1969 by guitarist Alfons Bou, […]
Jarka was a Spanish jazz-psych/folk combo that released the 1971/72 albums Ortodoxia and Morgue O Berenice. Keyboardist Jordi Sabatés had a prolific solo career. Members: Jordi Sabatés (keyboards), Alfonso de Lucas (bass), Peter Van Eekout (drums, 1971-72), Tom Furgal (drums, 1972-75) Background Jarka formed in Barcelona by March 1971 when keyboardist Jordi Sabatés joined bassist […]
Mediterráneo was a Spanish Latin-jazz/rock band that debuted with the 1978 Aphrodita release Estrechas calles de Santa Cruz, followed by the 1979/80 Chapa titles Tabarca and Nº1 en USA. Members: Víctor Carratalá (vocals), Alfonso Linares (drums), Juan Guijarro (bass), José (saxophone), Santiago Pedro Giménez (guitar, 1977-80, 1985-?), Pepe Rey (guitar, 1977-78), Luis Ivars (piano, keyboards, […]
Itoiz was a Spanish symphonic-folk band that released six studio albums and a live disc between 1978 and 1988 on Xoxoa and Elkar. Members: Juan Carlos Pérez (vocals, guitar), José Garate [aka Foisis] (bass), José Antxon Fernández (keyboards, 1974-85), Estanis Osinalde (drums, 1974-79), Joseba Erkiaga (flute, 1974-82), German Ors (guitar, 1981-83), Jean-Marie Ecay (guitar, 1983-85), […]
IT was a Spanish/Argentine electronic/experimental duo comprised of multi-instrumentalists Eduardo Polonio and Horacio Vaggione. They released the 1976 album Viaje (Música electrónica libre). Members: Eduardo Polonio (synthesizer, organ, bass), Horacio Vaggione (synthesizer, guitar, bass) IT formed when Eduardo Polonio and and Horacio Vaggione teamed for an instrumental project. Viaje (Música electrónica libre) IT released their […]
Gualberto is a Spanish multi-instrumentalist and composer who released five albums in solo and combo configurations between 1975 and 1983 on Movieplay and Aires del Sur. Gualberto García Pérez was born on July 3, 1945, in Seville, Spain. In 1972, he released his first single on Diabolo. A. “Move on Blues” (3:19)B. “Where the Rain […]
Guadalquivir was a Spanish symphonic/jazz-rock band that released the 1979/80 Harvest albums Guadalquivir and Camino del Concierto, followed by the 1984 title Después del Silencio. Members: Manglis [aka Luis Cobo] (guitar), Pedro Ontiveros (saxophone, flute), Larry Martin (drums), Andrés Olaegui (guitar), Jaime Casado (bass), Javier Mora (keyboards) Background Guadalquivir formed in Madrid in January 1978 […]
Asfalto are a Spanish symphonic/hard-rock band that released two 1978 albums, Asfalto and Al Otro Lado, followed by the 1979–81 titles ¡¡Ahora!! and Déjalo Así. Members: José Luis Jiménez (vocals, bass, 1972-78, 1990-95), Julio Castejón (guitar, vocals, 1974-95, 2008-present), Enrique Cajide (drums, 1974-87, 1993-95), Lele Laina (guitar, vocals, 1975-78, 1990-95), Jorge Walter García Banegas (keyboards, […]
Alacrán was a Spanish psych-rock trio that released a self-titled album in 1971. Members: Fernando Arbex (drums, percussion, guitar), Óscar Lasprilla (guitar, keyboards), Iñaki Egaña (vocals, bass) Alacrán formed in 1970 when bassist/singer Iñaki Egaña, formerly of beatsters Los Buenos, teamed with guitarist/keyboardist Óscar Lasprilla and drummer Fernando Arbex, both from rival beatsters Los Brincos. […]
Tapimán were a Spanish hard-rock/psych band that released a pair of singles and a self-titled album on Edigsa circa 1971/72, followed by a decade-ending album on Chapa. Members: Joaquim “Max” Sunyer (guitar), José María Vilaseca “Tapi” (drums), Pepe Fernández (bass), Miguel Ángel Núñez (guitar) Discography: “Hey, You!” / “Sugar Stone” (1971) “Love Country” / “Walkin […]
Zebra were a Spanish rock band that released seven singles on Novola between 1972 and 1975, followed by a self-titled album on the label in 1976. The band were a spin-off of Los Bravos and originally included Anthony Anderson — brother of Yes-frontman Jon Anderson — on vocals. Members: Joan Bibiloni (vocals, guitar), Agustí Fernández […]
Vega were a Spanish Andalusian rock band that released three albums on Movieplay between 1978 and 1981. Members: Tomás Vega (guitar), Guty López (bass), J. Quiles (bass), Larry Martín (drums), J. Sanchez (drums), Pedro Ample (percussion), Rafael Guillermo (keyboards), J.L. Torres (keyboards), Richard Krull (keyboards), Jorge Pardo (saxophone), Enrique Carmona (guitar) Discography: Andaluza (1978) Jara […]
Tílburi were a Spanish symphonic-folk trio that released two albums on Movieplay in 1975 and 1976. Members: José Luis Barceló (guitar, mandolin, bass, violin, vocals), Antonio Rentería (guitar, vocals), Nano Domínguez (bass, guitar) Discography: ¡Al Fin! (1975) Alcocebre (1976)
Teresa Cano is a Spanish singer who collaborated with songwriter Antonio Resines on the album Canciones de Carcel de Ho Chi, released in 1976 on Movieplay. Her singular solo album, Si las Cosas no Fueran tan Enojosas, appeared in 1978 on the Nevada label. Discography: Canciones de Carcel de Ho Chi (1976 • Antonio Resines […]
Teclados Fritos were a Spanish art-rock band that released two albums on Movieplay and Mayra between 1978 and 1980, followed by a standalone single on Columbia in 1983. Members: Manolo Benítez (guitar, vocals), Jaime Llorca (keyboards, vocals), José María Suárez (bass, vocals), Emilio Molina (drums) Discography: Teclados Fritos (1978) Decadencia (1980) “Crisis de Personalidad” / […]
Tarántula were a Spanish symphonic/hard-rock band that released a self-titled album on Novola in 1976, followed by a numerically titled second effort on Chapa in 1978. Members: Rafael Cabrera (vocals), Emilio Santonja (drums), Manolo Peydró (guitar), Vicente Guillot (keyboards), José Pereira (bass), José Vicente (guitar), Ana María González Pazos (vocals), Enrique Alfonso Almiñana (vocals), Manuel […]
Tabletom were a Spanish rock band that issued the album Mezclalina on RCA in 1980, followed by a cassette-only release on Fonodis in 1983. Further albums appeared at sporadic intervals over the subsequent three decades. Members: Roberto “Rockberto” González (vocals, 1976-2011), Pedro Ramírez (guitar), José Manuel “Pepillo” Ramírez (flute), Jesús Ortiz (bass, violin, 1976-85), Javier […]
The Storm was a Spanish hard-rock band that released a 1974 self-titled album on BASF, then returned as Storm for a 1979 followup on Alba. Members: Luis Genil (keyboards, vocals), Ángel Ruiz (guitar, vocals), Diego Ruiz (drums, vocals), José Torres (bass, vocals), Pedro García (bass) Background Los Tormentos formed in the late 1960s in the […]
Sakre was a Spanish symphonic-rock band behind the 1978 Elkar album Bizitako Gauzak. Members: Iñaki Mezquita (guitar, vocals), Imanol Aramburu (piano, organ, vocals), J. Victor Carracedo (bass), Juan Carlos Badiola (drums) Background Sakre formed in 1977 in Tolosa, Gipuzkoa, when organist Imanol Aranburu, drummer Juan Carlos Badiola, bassist Víctor Carracedo, and guitarist Iñaki “Txete” Mezquita […]
Programa were a Spanish electronic/coldwave duo that released two albums on PDI and Picap between 1983 and 1985. The band was co-founded by Neuronium alumnus Carlos Guirao just after the release of his 1982 solo album Revelation. Members: Josep Antoni López (1983-87, 1999-2003), Carlos Guirao (1983-87), Maria Ciria (1999-2003) Discography: Síntesis Digital (1983) Acrópolis (1985)
Pedro Ruy-Blas (born 1949) is a Spanish singer/songwriter who released five singles on Poplandia between 1970 and 1972. In 1975, he released the jazz-rock album Luna llena on Polydor with musicians who would eventually form Dolores. After a second co-headlining release from this liaison, the band became autonomous with Ruy-Blas serving as their vocalist and […]
Pepe Sánchez y Su Rock Band were a Spanish Latin-jazz/rock band that released the popular album Regresión on Marfer in 1976. Two further albums followed on Hispavox between 1980 and 1982. Members: Pepe Sánchez (drums), Eddy Grein (piano), Martín Carretero (electric guitar), M. Morales (flute), José Luis Medrano (trumpet, cornet), Pedro Iturralde (tenor saxophone, soprano […]
Pau Riba (Aug. 7, 1948) is a Spanish singer/songwriter who was active as a recording artist for more than four decades, starting in the late 1960s. Between 1970 and 1986, he released seven studio albums on Concèntric, Edigsa, and Movieplay. Background Pau Riba i Romeva was born on Aug. 7, 1948, in Palma, Mallorca, Spain. […]
Orquestra Mirasol were a Spanish jazz-rock band that released two albums on Zeleste between 1974 and 1975. Members: Xavier Batllés (bass), Víctor Ammann (keyboards), Ricard Roda (winds), Pedrito Díaz (percussion), Miquel Lizandra (drums), Dave Pybus (winds, 1975), Santa Salas (percussion, 1975), Gustavo Quintero (drums, 1975) Discography: Salsa Catalana (1974) D’oca a oca i tira que […]
Olé Olé were a Spanish synthpop band that released two albums with vocalist Vicky Larraz during 1983 and 1984, followed by four albums with singer Marta Sánchez between 1986 and 1990. Members: Gustavo Montesano (guitar), Emilio Estecha (bass, 1982-?, 2016-present), Juan Tarodo (drums, 1983-2007), Luis Carlos Esteban (keyboards, 1982-85), Vicky Larraz (vocals, 1983-85, 2016-present), Marcelo […]
Ñu was a Spanish hard-rock band that released four albums on Chapa between 1978 and 1984, followed by three titles on Barrabás during the late 1980s. Seven further albums appeared over the subsequent two decades. Members: José Carlos Molina (vocals, flute, guitar, violin), Rosendo (guitar, 1974-77), Juan Almarza (bass, 1974-76), Felipe Salinas (drums, 1974-76), Chiqui […]
Música Dispersa were a Spanish folk/psych band that released an eponymous album and a standalone single on Diabolo in 1970. Members: Brabo “El Cachas” (guitar, mandolin, flute, vocals), Albert Batiste (bass, harmonica, organ, percussion, vocals), Sisa (acoustic guitar, percussion, vocals), Selene (piano, flute, bongos, percussion, vocals) Discography: Música Dispersa (1970) “Hanillo” / “Swani” (1970)
Miguel Ríos is a Spanish singer/songwriter. He began recording as Mike Ríos in 1962 and reached an international audience with the 1969 Beethoven adaptation “Himno a la alegría,” followed by the English-language “A Song of Joy.” His 1970s albums included the ecological concept record La huerta atómica and Al-Andalus, alongside songs such as “El río” […]
Metamorfosis was a Spanish jazz-rock band behind the 1982 album Papallones i Elefants on Apolo Records. Members: Luís García (guitar), Joan M. Grimau (drums, percussion), Jaume Montcusí (keyboards), Jordi Papasseit (bass), Joan Ramos (guitar, percussion) Background Metamorfosis emerged in 1979 with musicians from Tarragona and Reus, including former members of the short-lived Companyia Oliva Negra. […]
Medina Azahara are a Spanish hard-rock band that released three albums on CBS between 1979 and 1982, followed by numerous titles from 1987 onward, mostly on Avispa. Members: Pablo Rabadán (keyboards), Manuel S. Molina (bass), Manuel Martínez (vocals), José A. Molina (drums), Miguel Galán (guitar), Antonio Fernández (keyboards), Randy López (bass), Paco Ventura (guitar), Alfonso […]
Max Sunyer (born March 26, 1947) is a Spanish guitarist best known for his stints in Tapimán and Iceberg during the 1970s and Pegasus during the 1980s. In 1978, he launched his solo career with the first of three albums on Bocaccio, followed by titles on PDI and other labels into the 21st century. Discography: […]
Magenta was a Spanish synthpop trio that released the 1985 Epic album La Reina del Salón. Members: Marta Barriuso (vocals), Rosario Mazuela (bass), Pilar Gil (violin) Background Magenta began in late 1983 as Modesty Blaze, a spinoff of the Burgos combo Cuartel de Invierno (Winter Quarters) with singer-keyboardist Marta Barriuso, violinist Pilar Gil, and bassist […]
Los Iniciados were a Spanish coldwave/synthpop band that released two albums and an EP on DRO during 1982 and 1983. Members: Servando Carballar [aka Biovac, Biovac N] (vocals, organ, synthesizer), Marta Cervera [aka Arcoiris] (keyboards), Juan Antonio Nieto [aka Rep] Discography: El Cantor de Jazz (EP ,1982) La Marca de Anubis (1982) Todo Ubú (1983)
Luz Casal (born 1958) is a Spanish popular singer who released four albums on Zafiro between 1982 and 1987, followed by a string of discs on Hispavox from 1989 onward. Discography: Luz (1982) Los ojos del gato (1984) III (1985) Quiéreme aunque te duela (1987) V (1989)
Lisker were a Spanish folk/psych band that released a self-titled album on Xoxoa in 1979. Members: Julián Alberdi (electric guitar), Jesús Gil (flute), Ernesto Gómez (acoustic guitar, vocals), José Antonio Salado (drums), Javier Zabala (bass) Discography: Lisker (1979)
Leño were a Spanish rock trio that released three studio albums and a live disc on Chapa between 1979 and 1982. Members: Rosendo Mercado (guitar, vocals), Ramiro Penas (drums), Chiqui Mariscal (bass, 1979), Tony Urbano (bass, 1980-83) Discography: Leño (1979) Más madera (1980) En directo (1981) ¡Corre, corre! (1982)
Labanda were a Spanish folk/trad ensemble that released two albums on Guimbarda circa 1980/81, plus a later round of releases on RNE and Zafiro. Members: Luis Silva (mandolin, viola), José María Silva (bass), Pedro Guerrero (guitar, percussion), Joaquín Blanco (bagpipe, flute, percussion), Álvaro Domínguez (violin, dulcimer, acoustic guitar), Josué Vea (guitar), Carlos de Yebra (drums, […]
La Unión were a Spanish sophisti-pop band that released five albums on WEA between 1984 and 1990. Eight further discs appeared on the label during the two subsequent decades. Members: Rafa Sánchez (vocals), Luis Bolín (bass), Mario Martínez (guitar), Iñigo Zabala (keyboards, 1983-88) Discography: Mil Siluetas (1984) El Maldito Viento (1985) 4 x 4 (1986) […]
La Rondalla de la Costa were a Spanish jazz-rock band that released the album Records de València on Zeleste in 1976. Members: Marià Albero (lead vocals, guitar), Manel Joseph (vocals, percussion), Xavier Batllés (bass, contrabass, mandolin, bouzouki, [Puerto Rican quinto] conga, bandurria, laúd, marimba, keyboards), Víctor Ammann (piano, Mini Moog, [electric] accordion, clavinet), Ramón Olivares […]
La Mode was a Spanish new wave/art-pop behind the 1982 Nuevos Medios release El Eterno Femenino, followed by 1984, Lejos del Paraíso, and the 1986 Mercury album La Evolución de las Costumbres. Members: Antonio Zancajo (guitar), Mario Gil (keyboards, synthesizer, electronic drums), Fernando Márquez [aka El Zurdo] (vocals, 1981-84), Daniel Ballester (vocals, guitar, 1984-86) Background […]
Klamm were a Spanish art-rock band that released the album Africa Roja on namesake Klamm Records in 1983. Members: Antonio Puertas (drums), Josep “Toto” Saus (bass), Leo Mariño (guitar), Juanjo Ezquerra (bass), Tres (vocals) Discography: Africa Roja (1983)
Juan Hidalgo (Oct. 14, 1927 — Feb. 26, 2018) was a Spanish avant-garde composer, active three decades in theaters and conservatories before his 1974–76 Cramps albums Tamaran and Rrose Sélavy. Background Juan Hidalgo Codorniu was born on October 14, 1927, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. He studied piano there with Luis Prieto and Carmen […]
Jordi Sabatés (born Oct. 23, 1948) is a Spanish jazz pianist who first emerged in the mid-1960s as a member of the Barcelona beat band Pic-Nic. During the first three years of the 1970s, he played in the jazz-psych bands Jarka and Om, recording two albums with the former and one with the latter. Since […]
Glamour was a Spanish new wave synthpop band behind the 1981–83 Polydor albums Imágenes and Guarda tus Lágrimas. Members: Luis Badenes (lead vocals), Adolfo Barberá (guitar), Remy Carreres (bass), José Luis Macías [aka Macías] (keyboards), José Payá (drums) Background Glamour formed in Valencia in 1981 when singer Luis Badenes, bassist Remi Carreres, and keyboardist José […]
Conexión were a Spanish jazz-rock/pop band that released two albums and more than a dozen singles between 1969 and 1976, mostly on Movieplay. Members: Luis Cobos (saxophone, flute, Mellotron, piano), Rafael López (trumpet), Danny McKanily (vocals, percussion), Alfredo Lozoya (bass), Luis Fornés (organ, piano), Rafael Ríos (guitar), Serafín Alberca (trumpet), Ernesto Herrero (drums) Discography: Conexión […]
Golpes Bajos were a Spanish sophisti-pop band that released two albums and assorted shortplayers on Nuevos Medios between 1983 and 1985. Members: Germán Coppini (vocals), Teo Cardalda (guitar, drums, keyboards, percussion), Pablo Novoa [aka Novoa] (guitar, 1983-85), Luis García (bass, 1983-85) Discography: Golpes Bajos (EP, 1983) A Santa Compaña (1984) Devocionario (1985)
Formas was a Spanish symphonic-rock band that released the 1981 album Largos Sueños on Surcosur, S.A., in addition to two cassette-only titles. Members: F. J. Muñoz, F. Gaona, J. Alonso, Manuel López, A. García Background Formas formed in 1977 in Brenes, Seville, when members of the short-lived group Huracán changed names with a revised lineup. […]
Feliu i Joan Albert were a Spanish classical/flamenco duo of pianist/composer Joan Albert Amargós and guitar prodigy Feliu Gasull. The pair released an eponymous album in 1977 on Zeleste. Members: Joan Albert Amargós (piano, [Fender] electric piano, clavinet), Feliu Gasull (Spanish guitar) Discography: Feliu i Joan Albert (1977)
Errobi was a Spanish folk-rock band that released four studio albums and a live disc between 1975 and 1985 on Elkar and Xoxoa. Members: Mixel Ducau (vocals, guitar, keyboards, saxophone), Anje Duhalde (vocals, guitar), Jean Phocas (bass, 1973-77), Robert Suhas (keyboards, 1975-77), Beñat Amorena (drums, vocals, 1975-79), Mixel Halty (bass, 1978), Jean-Paul Gilles (bass, 1979), […]
Edelweiss were a Spanish folk/psych trio that released the album En el Principio… on TOP Records in 1973. Members: Eduardo Martí, Fernando Granados, Rafael Castañeda Discography: En el Principio… (1973)
El Último de la Fila was the rock duo two Spanish new wave veterans: singer-percussionist Manolo García (Los Rápidos) and guitarist-keyboardist Quimi Portet (Kul de Mandril, Los Burros). They made four albums between 1985 and 1988 on PDI, followed by three Nineties-era titles on Perro. Members: Manolo García (vocals, percussion, tambourine), Quimi Portet (guitar, keyboards, […]
Daniel Vega (1953 — May 9, 2010) was a Spanish singer/songwriter who released the album La Noche que Precede a la Batalla on Movieplay in 1976. Discography: La Noche que Precede a la Batalla (1976)
Eduardo Bort (1948 – Feb. 27, 2020) was a Spanish musician and composer who released a popular self-titled album on Movieplay in 1974, followed nine years later by Silvia on Bambule. Discography: Eduardo Bort (1974) Silvia (1983)
Danza Invisible was a Spanish new wave band that made the 1983–85 Ariola albums Contacto Interior and Maratón, followed by five albums through 1991 on the Twins label. Members: Manuel Rubio (guitar), Antonio Luis Gil (guitar), Chris Navas (bass), Texidó (drums, 1981-93), Javier Ojeda (vocals, 1982-present) Background Danza Invisible formed in 1981 in Torremolinos, Spain, […]
Cotò En Pèl were a Spanish symphonic-rock band that released the album Holocaust on the Nevada label in 1978. Members: Carles Picó (guitar), Pep Llopis (organ, synthesizers, Mellotron, vocals), Vicent Cortina (drums, percussion), Paco Cintero (bass, cornet, vocals), Vicent Fontelles (guitar) Discography: Holocaust (1978)
Canarios were a popular Spanish rock band that was active for 10 years, starting in 1964. The band released numerous shortplayers in the beat and psych veins during the late 1960s, followed by two albums on B.T. Puppy and Barclay in 1970. Their career climaxed with the symphonic/operatic Ciclos, released on Ariola in 1974. Members: […]
