Frágil

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Frágil's first CD release. Translation...:"Frágil is everything that makes us see and feel that there is a reality superior to our existence: music, nature and spirit"

Frágil is a Peruvian rock band. Named after an eponymous Yes album ("Fragile"), Frágil is one of the most respected rock bands in Perú. Fragil started as a progressive rock band influenced by the likes of Yes, Genesis, ELP and Jethro Tull. They earned local fame through their hit single "Av. Larco" in the early 80's. Frágil has a cult status in Peru usually selling out all of their concerts.

[edit] Band members

César Bustamante (12-string guitar, Peruvian Percussion, Piano, Synthesisers, Korg, Organ, Mellotron, Violin, Arp, OMNI, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards and Backing Vocals)
Octavio Castillo (Keyboards, Flute, Steel guitar, Synthesisers, Korg, Arp, Violin, Piano, Mandolin, Quena, Hammond B3, Ocarina, Peruvian Percussion and Backing Vocals)
Andrés Dulude (Vocals, 12 and 6-string Guitars, Acoustic Guitar)
Jorge Duránd (Drums, Percussion, Peruvian Percussion and Backing Vocals)
Luis Valderrama (Guitar, Mandolin)
Jose Eduardo Coello (Drums, Percussion) (1970-1972)