Suéter
| Suéter | |
|---|---|
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Suéter in 1985. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Buenos Aires Argentina |
| Genres | Argentine rock, new wave, pop rock, reggae[1] |
| Years active |
1981–1989 1994–1995 2002–2007[1] |
| Labels |
20th Century Records PolyGram Interdisc |
| Associated acts |
Charly Garcia Fabiana Cantilo Los Twist Andrés Calamaro |
| Past members |
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Suéter (in English: Sweater), was an Argentine rock band, formed in mid-1981.[2] The group has contributed to many classics in its country's popular songbook, such as "Amanece en la ruta", "Él anda diciendo", "Comiendo gefilte fish", "Vía México" and "Extraño ser".[2]
History
Led by Miguel Zavaleta , also was initially built by Fabiana Cantilo and Celsa Mel Gowland as showgirls.[3] They Juan del Barrio (keyboards) and Gustavo Donés (bass), training with which they recorded the first album were added.[3] They had the support of Charly García who invited as the opening act, but the public initially rejected.[3]
Gradually they reached some recognition and some massive hits like "Vía México", a song from 1985, on the illegality of divorce, at a time when the country was preparing to establish the law admitted it.[4]
In 1987, Miguel left the band to try a solo career without much success.[4] Returning to 1994, with a renewed and Miguel Zavaleta training as only original member (with Diego Chorno on guitar and keyboards; Jorge Álvarez on drums and Raúl Chevalier on bass), later replaced by Laura Gómez Palma).[4]
In 2003, the original lineup that had recorded the first album in 1982[1] (Zavaleta, Dones, Minissale, del Barrio) with drummer meets Hernán "Fresa" Robic.[1] The band stays together until the December 8, 2007 Gustavo Donés dies, due to internal conflict and the group broke up shortly after leaving a new unreleased album.[5]
Members
- Drums: Daniel Colombres (1981–1983), Claudio "Pato" Loza in (1985–1987) and Claudio Venier (1987)
- Bass: Edgardo Roggati (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 4 April 1954 – Ibid, 20 October 2003) – (1981), Gustavo Donés (27 April 1953 – 8 December 2007) – (1981, 1989, 2003, 2007), Edgardo Folino (1951–1996) – (1981).[5]
- Guitar: Jorge Minissale (4 March 1959 – ) – (1981, 1986, 2003, 2007), José Luis "Sarten" Asaresi (Province of Santa Fe, Argentina, circa, 1958 – Geneva, Switzerland, 2 November 2011) – (1987–1989)
- Keyboard and voice: Miguel Zavaleta, (February 16, 1955 – ) (1981–2007)
- Keyboard: Juan del Barrio (1981, 1983, 2002, 2007), Alejandro Desilvestre (1962 -) – (1985–1986)
Discography
Studio albums
- Suéter: La reserva moral de Occidente (1982)
- Lluvia de gallinas (1984)
- 20 caras bonitas (1985)
- Misión ciudadano 1 (1987)
- Sueter 5 (1995)
Compilation
- Suéter Completo (1988)
- Elefantes en el techo (1997)
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 Biography Sueter in Rock.com.ar Retrieved April 16, 2016
- 1 2 "Historia del Rock argentino". Retrieved April 16, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Biografía de Suéter en Rockargento.com. Retrieved April 16, 2016
- 1 2 3 Suéter en La Historia del Rock Argentino Retrieved April 16, 2016
- 1 2 Mdzol.com. "Falleció Gustavo Donés, el bajista de Suéter". Retrieved April 16, 2016.
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