Black Jack (band)

Black Jack were an Chilean rock band that formed in Los Ángeles in 2005. Originally known as The Fire, the group was formed by Diego Stegmeier (vocals and drums), Raúl Guarda (guitar) and Sebastian Villagra (bass guitar). A few months later, Sebastian left the band and its replacement arrives Franco Aravena. Aravena went on to play rhythm guitar, and later comes Rodrigo Pacheco, the new bassist.

Between 2008 and 2009, the band recorded two singles called "Dejar de Pensar" and "Escuchar". In 2010, Raul leaves the group to pursue his studies in dentistry, and is replaced by Felipe Gutierrez. That same year they recorded their third single "Realidad" with Gutierrez. The band was tight in 2010 and until today have not done any meeting. In 2012, Diego Stegmeier released his first solo album entitled "Fuera de Foco" and has had very good reception. Then in 2013 Stegmeier launched on September 1st a new solo album called "Viento", and this album contains 10 demos recorded in Santiago, Chile. In addition to his solo career is performing many musical projects.

Musical style

Influences

Black Jack shows and defines their sound as "very influenced". One of these influences are clearly The Beatles, Oasis, The Strokes, Radiohead and Aerosmith.

Other bands that influence to Black Jack, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Soda Stereo.

Discography

• Dejar de Pensar (2008)
• Escuchar (2009)
• Realidad (2010)

Members

• Diego Stegmeier – lead vocals, drums (2005–2010)
• Felipe Gutierrez – guitars, piano (2009–2010)
• Franco Aravena – guitars, keyboards, bass.(2006–2010)
• Rodrigo Pacheco – bass, keyboards, harmonica, guitar (2007–2010)

Past members

• Raúl Guarda – guitar, bass (2005–2009)
• Sebastian Villagra – bass (2005–2006)

Notes

External links

• Black Jack on Myspace