Frágil
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| Frágil | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Lima, Perú | |
| Genre(s) | Rock | |
| Years active | 1970 – present | |
| Members | ||
| César Bustamante Octavio Castillo Andrés Dulude Jorge Duránd Luis Valderrama |
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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.
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[edit] Band members
- César Bustamante (12-string guitar, Peruvian Percussion, Piano, Synthesisers, Korg MS-20, Organ, Mellotron, Arp OMNI, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards and Backing Vocals)
- Octavio Castillo (Keyboards, Flute, Steel guitar, Synthesisers, Korg MS-20, Arp OMNI, 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)
[edit] Former members and freelancers
- Jose Eduardo Coello (Drums, Percussion) (1970-1972)
- Arturo Creamer (Drums 1978-1983)
- Harry Antón (Drums 1972-1978 and 1984-1985)
- Armando Pattroni (Drums 1986)
- Luis Salazar (Guitars 1984-1985)
- Franjo Antich (Vocals 1982)
- Jorge Pardo (Vocals 1994-1995)
- Santino de la Torre (Vocals 1996-1998)
[edit] Discography
- Av. Larco (Arturo Creamer / Drums and Percussion)
- Serranio
- Frágil (Compilation)
- Cuento Real
- Alunado (Santino de la Torre / Vocals)
- Sorpresa del Tiempo (Live with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Lima)
