Frágil
| Frágil | |
|---|---|
 Frágil in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Lima, Perú |
| Genres | Progressive Rock |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Website | www.fragilperu.com |
| Members |
César Bustamante Octavio Castillo Andrés Dulude Jorge Duránd Luis Valderrama |
Frágil is a Peruvian progressive/symphonic hard rock band. Named after an eponymous Yes album ("Fragile"), Frágil is one of the most respected rock bands in Perú. Fragil started as a symphonic progressive/hard rock band influenced by the likes of Yes, Genesis, ELP, Jethro Tull, Black Sabbath, Rainbow . They earned local fame through their hit single "Av. Larco"(Ave. Larco) in the early 80's. Frágil has a cult status in Peru usually selling out all of their concerts.
Band members
- César Bustamante: (Rickenbacker 4001S Bass guitar, 12-string guitar, Peruvian Percussion, Piano, Synthesisers, Korg MS-20, Organ, Mellotron, Arp OMNI, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards and Backing Vocals)
- Octavio Castillo: Keyboards (Korg MS-20, Ensoniq, Arp OMNI, Piano, Hammond B3), Flute, Bass, Steel guitar, Mandolin, Quena, Ocarina, Peruvian Percussion and Backing Vocals)
- Andrés Dulude: (Vocals, 12 and 6-string Guitars, Acoustic Guitar)
- Jorge Duránd: (Yamaha Drumset, Percussion, Peruvian Percussion and Backing Vocals)
- Luis Valderrama: (Gibson LesPaul Guitar, Mandolin)
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, 2010)
- 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
Discography
- Av. Larco (Arturo Creamer / Drums and Percussion) (1980)
- La nave blanca / Alrededor - 45 RPM single - (Piñín Folgado, Vocals / Harry Antón, Drums)
- Serranio (1988)
- Frágil (Compilation) (1990) Remastered (2007)
- Cuento Real (1990) Remastered (2007)
- Alunado (Santino de la Torre / Vocals) (1997)
- Sorpresa del Tiempo (Live with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Lima) (2003)
External links
- www.fragilperu.com Oficcial Web Site
- myspace.com/fragilband
- allmusic.com
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