Frágil

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Frágil
Origin Lima, Perú
Genre(s) Progressive
Years active 1970 – present
Members
César Bustamante
Octavio Castillo
Andrés Dulude
Jorge Duránd
Luis Valderrama
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'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 Progressive metal/ symphonic rock band. Named after an eponymous Yes album ("Fragile"), Frágil is one of the most respected metal/ hard rock bands in Perú. Fragil started as a symphonic progressive metal/ hard rock band influenced by the likes of Rush, Genesis, ELP and Jethro Tull, Dio, Black Sabbath, Rainbow . 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 (Bass, 12-string guitar, Peruvian Percussion, Piano, Synthesisers, Korg MS-20, Organ, Mellotron, Arp OMNI, 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)- 1 album recorded
  • Harry Antón (Drums 1972-1978 and 1984-1985)- 1 single recorded
  • Armando Pattroni (Drums 1986)
  • Luis Salazar (Guitars 1984-1985)
  • Giuliana Villanueva (Lead Vocals 1985-1986)
  • Franjo Antich (Vocals 1982)
  • Piñín Folgado (Vocals 1984-1985)- 1 single recorded
  • Jorge Pardo (Vocals 1994-1995)
  • Santino de la Torre (Vocals 1996-1998)- 1 album recorded

[edit] Discography

  • Av. Larco (Arturo Creamer / Drums and Percussion)
  • La nave blanca / Alrededor - 45 RPM single - (Piñín Folgado, Vocals / Harry Antón, Drums)
  • Serranio
  • Frágil (Compilation)
  • Cuento Real
  • Alunado (Santino de la Torre / Vocals)
  • Sorpresa del Tiempo (Live with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Lima)

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