Hombres G
Encyclopedia
Hombres G is a Spanish
pop rock
band, formed in Spain
in 1982. They are widely considered one of Spain's most important groups of the late 1980s and 1990s. The band consists of David Summers
(bass, vocals), Rafael Gutierrez (guitar), Dani Mezquita (guitar), and Javi Molina (drums).
Hombres G made their debut at Madrid's Rock-Ola in 1983 with melodies that hinted at the early Beatles and the British New Wave
movement. They rose in popularity after the release of their first album, Hombres G
(1985), and their smash hit "Devuélveme a mi chica
". They also faced an increasing fan base — over six thousand people covered the Gran Vía Madrileña in Spain at the time of release of their two movies and Peru's Lima Airport was nearly closed due to the 20,000 fans that covered the landing runway during their first visit to the country.
Their early material was primarily known for its youthful nature, but it eventually progressed into something more reflective of an adult world — the latter being evident in albums such as Ésta es tu vida
(1990). Hombres G went on hiatus after the release of their 1992 album, Historia del bikini
. During the following years, David pursued a solo career, Rafa and Dani remained involved in the music industry, and Javi devoted time to his bar in Madrid.
2003 saw the release of the tribute, Voy a pasármelo bien, un tributo a Hombres G, and the band's recopilatory album, Peligrosamente Juntos
, which included never before released material. Hombres G embarked on a world tour and announced their return.
A year later they released the studio album Todo esto es muy extraño
(their first in 12 years) and toured with Spanish pop rock band El Canto del Loco
. In 2007, they released 10
and their most recent work is entitled Desayuno continental
.
(David Summers Rodríguez, February 26, 1964) met guitarist Rafa Gutiérrez (Rafael Gutiérrez Muñoz, April 11, 1960) in 1982 in Televisión Española
, where they did figuration work in the show Aplauso. Soon after, Rafael asked David to play clarinet
in the new group he was planning to do with his brother Felipe — David had always admired the clarinetist Benny Goodman
, and had therefore studied the instrument. Tequila
had just dissolved, Felipe was free, and Rafael didn't quite clearly see his role in the different groups he had been in, like Plástico (group formed with Toti Árboles and Eduardo Benavente before they were implicated in other groups like Alaska y los Pegamoides), Las Chinas, and even Los Zombies de Bernardo Bonezzi (which he occasionally toured with).
David accepted, but asked for Rafa to put in his guitar into the alternate project he was preparing with his two childhood friends, Dani Mezquita (Daniel Mezquita Hardy, June 10, 1965, keyboard and guitar) and Javi Molina (Francisco Javier de Molina Burgos, June 16, 1964, drums). One thing led to another, and in a short time, Rafa started working with them, whom had already been playing months before by names such as "Los Residuos" (The Residues) and "La Burguesía Revolucionaria" (The Revolutionary Bourgeoisie).
When Rafa joined they didn't have a name, and after rejecting their first thought of a name, Bonitos Redford (Pretty Redfords), they decided to name themselves after the James Cagney
1935 movie G Men
. The movie had screened in Spain as Contra el imperio del crimen (Against the Crime Empire), where the G-Men (Hombres G in Spanish), were special FBI agents.
In 1983 they made their debut and first performances at Rock-Ola, where their music hinted at influences from the Beatles and New Wave. That same year they also released their first two singles, Milagro en el Congo / Venezia
and Marta tiene un marcapasos / La cagaste, Burt Lancaster
.
At the same time, their record company, "Lollipop", wasn't in good financial position. After the summer of 1984, Hombres G were almost in a dead-end alley, with their record company delaying a new release and other record companies not listening. But in the autumn of 1984, they received a new recording offer. Paco Martín had just launched his new discographic seal, "Twins", and offered to record their first album.
Simply named Hombres G
, the new album included Venezia
from its previous singles and a new soon-to-be hit single: Devuélveme a mi chica
. They also covered such ballads as Alice Cooper
's "I Never cry", which they named No lloraré (I won't cry).
1985 became their most prolific year. Hombres G exploded into a mass phenomena, and held a whopping number of 100 concerts. Their first presentation at the Gran Musical de la Cadena SER was held at midnight, but fans waited at the door beginning at 4 AM. They were seen frequently on television and in teen magazines.
(You fucked up... Burt Lancaster), named after one of their very first singles. However, the title song was not included in the album. Furthermore, they included a single from the Lollipop era, Marta tiene un marcapasos
, which became one of their three number one singles on Spanish charts. The other two being El ataque de las chicas cocodrilo and Indiana.
With a solid market in Spain, Paco Martín aimed to take the group to the Americas
, where he distributed copies of their material. The first response came from the Peruvian offices of CBS
. By mid 1986, they edited Hombres G in Peru
, where it sold over fifty thousand copies in less than two weeks. La cagaste... Burt Lancaster faced a smiliar response.
Accordingly, they received an offer from the central offices of CBS in New York to distribute Hombres G throughout the Americas. Consequently, they proved to be a smash hit in México
and Venezuela
, where they were awarded gold and platinum records. In December of that same year they won the "Mejor Agrupacion de Habla Hispana" (Best Spanish Speaking Group) award at the Bravo awards in Miami.
Without any extended break, Hombres G prepared their third album. David isolated himself for a week at a family house in Huelva, and composed twelve songs, which were prepared for their third album, Estamos locos... ¿o qué?
(Are we crazy or what?) To avoid pressure, they moved to Manchester
with Spanish-Chilean producer, Carlos Narea, in charge of artists' work such as that of Miguel Ríos
. Songs like "Y cayó la bomba fetida", "Temblando", "Una mujer de bandera", and "No, no, no" topped sales lists.
When "Sufre, Mamón" premièred, the group wasn't able to watch it due to the dozens of newsmen, reporters, and fans, and was forced to stay inside a room for hours due to security reasons. The group's assistants were able to watch the movie, but were unable to hear it due to the deafening murmur of the street fans, and the loud singing of the fans that were able to get in.
Hombres G also toured throughout Perú, Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. When the group arrived at Perú, nearly 20,000 fans covered the landing runway of the Jorge Chávez International Airport
in Lima. As a result, Hombres G relied on security guards in every hotel to prevent fans from gaining access to the group's rooms — though one did.
, and Puerto Vallarta
. Its original name was La cagaste... Burt Lancaster, but was changed shortly before its release due to the actor's legal threats.
Almost simultaneously, Hombres G released their fourth album, Agitar antes de usar
(Shake before using). Their album was once again a success and was widely known for the songs Suéltate el pelo and Nassau.
Hombres G once again toured Spain, and the Americas. This time, they placed special attention on Mexico, where they had sold more than two million copies of all their albums. In Spain, Hombres G had already become the best selling band of the decade.
(I'm going to have a good time) was released in 1989. This album was a slight departure from the "fun music" from their previous albums and showed that Hombres G also hoped to reflect a more mature, adult world. Similarly, Esta es tú vida
(This is your life) came to be in 1990. During this period Summers and Mezquita composed several songs for artist Luz Casal, including the ballad Te Deje Marchar.
(Story of the bikini). Colin Fairley produced the album, who had previously worked with musicians with the likes of Elvis Costello
and Nick Lowe
.
Thereafter, David pursued a solo career in Spain and Latin America
, releasing three studio albums. Rafa became a guitarist
as a collaborator. Dani became a musical producer in the record company Dro
. After that farewell, several compilation albums containing the band's best songs were released, but never containing new material.
(Dangerously together), an album that included hits, demos, and five new songs. The version released in America contained the new songs Lo noto and En otro mundo. The European version contained the mentioned songs and also contained Intimidad, No te escaparas and Te vi.
At the end of 2003, Spanish pop groups such as El Canto del Loco
, Los Piston, Antonio Vega
, Los Secretos, Mikel Erentxun
, Seguridad Social, Álex Ubago
and La Cabra Mecánica, united to make a tribute album to Hombres G. The album Voy a pasármelo bien, un tributo a Hombres G (I'm going to have a good time, a tribute to Hombres G), contained cover versions of classic Hombres G singles. Another tribute was made in America with groups such as División Minúscula
, Moderatto
and La Quinta Estación.
In 2004, their first two films were released in DVD format in a pack called Hombres G - Las películas (Hombres G - The Movies), also including extras. That same year, Hombres G released El año que vivimos peligrosamente (The year that we lived dangerously). It included live versions of songs from their Peligrosamente Juntos tour.
(This is all very strange) in 2004. The album was produced by Nigel Walker and contained 11 new songs. The release marked the return of Hombres G to the music scene. The first single off the album was ¿Por qué no ser amigos? which featured the frontman from the Spanish pop/rock band El canto del loco
. No lo sé and ¿Qué soy yo para tí? were the other singles released off the album.
Hombres G embarked on numerous tours throughout Spain, Latin America, and the United States in support of this album. The album had minimal diffusion in the Americas.
, which contained 11 new songs. The album spawned two singles: Me Siento Bien and Hombre Real.
10 is described as tuning into the "raw energy of early rock" and hinting at Euro-rock and at the "atmospheric aesthetic favored by Coldplay and the legendary U2" by AllMusic.
Hombres G toured Spain and the Americas in support of 10. One of their performances included a benefit show for the victims of the 2007 Peruvian Earthquake.
The album was nominated for "Best Pop Album By A Duo or Group With Vocal
" at the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards
.
Hombres G's transition into modern Internet technology was also marked by their acquisition of Facebook and Twitter accounts and their use of those as main information outlets. The Spanish website Popes80 babtized them with the new name "Hombres G 2.0". In addition, "Separados" attained the number one spot on Popes80's Top 20 Hits chart on the week of October 6, 2009.
It was announced on September 23, 2010, that Hombres G's new studio album will be entitled Desayuno Continental
and that they will present it on November 9, 2010, at la Riviera de Madrid. The first single released from the album is "El Secreto de Vivir".
Spain
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pop rock
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
band, formed in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
in 1982. They are widely considered one of Spain's most important groups of the late 1980s and 1990s. The band consists of David Summers
David Summers Rodríguez
David Summers Rodríguez is a Spanish musician, singer-songwriter, and bassist, best known as the lead vocalist of the Spanish pop rock band Hombres G.-Early and personal life:...
(bass, vocals), Rafael Gutierrez (guitar), Dani Mezquita (guitar), and Javi Molina (drums).
Hombres G made their debut at Madrid's Rock-Ola in 1983 with melodies that hinted at the early Beatles and the British New Wave
New Wave music
New Wave is a subgenre of :rock music that emerged in the mid to late 1970s alongside punk rock. The term at first generally was synonymous with punk rock before being considered a genre in its own right that incorporated aspects of electronic and experimental music, mod subculture, disco and 1960s...
movement. They rose in popularity after the release of their first album, Hombres G
Hombres G (album)
Hombres G is the debut album released by Spanish rock band Hombres G in 1985.-History:Hombres G's original label, Lollipop, was unable to further support the band in early 1984....
(1985), and their smash hit "Devuélveme a mi chica
Devuélveme a mi chica
"Devuélveme a mi chica" is the first single released from Hombres G, the debut album of Spanish rock band Hombres G.The song was a smash-hit and remains significant in rock en español and 1980s Spanish music, being ranked among VH1's Las 100 + Grandiosas Canciones En Español. It reached number one...
". They also faced an increasing fan base — over six thousand people covered the Gran Vía Madrileña in Spain at the time of release of their two movies and Peru's Lima Airport was nearly closed due to the 20,000 fans that covered the landing runway during their first visit to the country.
Their early material was primarily known for its youthful nature, but it eventually progressed into something more reflective of an adult world — the latter being evident in albums such as Ésta es tu vida
Ésta es tu vida
Ésta es tu vida is the sixth album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 1990.-Track listing:* The CD version adds three "b" sides from album singles.- Personnel :* David Summers – vocals, bass* Rafa Gutiérrez – guitar...
(1990). Hombres G went on hiatus after the release of their 1992 album, Historia del bikini
Historia del bikini
Historia del bikini is the seventh album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 1992.-Track listing:- Personnel :* David Summers – vocals, bass* Rafa Gutiérrez – guitar* Daniel Mezquita – guitar* Javier Molina – drums-External links:*...
. During the following years, David pursued a solo career, Rafa and Dani remained involved in the music industry, and Javi devoted time to his bar in Madrid.
2003 saw the release of the tribute, Voy a pasármelo bien, un tributo a Hombres G, and the band's recopilatory album, Peligrosamente Juntos
Peligrosamente Juntos
Peligrosamente Juntos is the eighth album released by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 2002. A second version was released in 2004.-Track listing:- Personnel :* David Summers – vocals, bass* Rafa Gutiérrez – guitar* Daniel Mezquita – guitar...
, which included never before released material. Hombres G embarked on a world tour and announced their return.
A year later they released the studio album Todo esto es muy extraño
Todo esto es muy extraño
Todo esto es muy extraño is the ninth album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 2005. It is the first studio album to follow Historia del bikini, which was released 12 years earlier in 1992.-Track listing:-Chart history:- Personnel :...
(their first in 12 years) and toured with Spanish pop rock band El Canto del Loco
El Canto del Loco
El Canto del Loco is a Spanish pop rock band, although its members recognize that some of their songs are more in the style of power pop....
. In 2007, they released 10
10 (Hombres G album)
10 is the tenth album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 2007.10 is described as tuning into the "raw energy of early rock" and hinting at Euro-rock and at the "atmospheric aesthetic favored by Coldplay and the legendary U2" by Allmusic....
and their most recent work is entitled Desayuno continental
Desayuno continental
Desayuno continental is the eleventh studio album by Spanish pop rock band Hombres G, released on November 16, 2010.-Background:A video recording of "Separados" was released on October 2009 on HombresG.tv...
.
Formation and beginning years (1982-1985)
David SummersDavid Summers Rodríguez
David Summers Rodríguez is a Spanish musician, singer-songwriter, and bassist, best known as the lead vocalist of the Spanish pop rock band Hombres G.-Early and personal life:...
(David Summers Rodríguez, February 26, 1964) met guitarist Rafa Gutiérrez (Rafael Gutiérrez Muñoz, April 11, 1960) in 1982 in Televisión Española
Televisión Española
Televisión Española is the national state-owned public-service television broadcaster in Spain. TVE's activities were previously financed by a combination of advertising revenue and subsidies from the national government, but since it's been supported by subsidies only.TVE belongs to the RTVE...
, where they did figuration work in the show Aplauso. Soon after, Rafael asked David to play clarinet
Clarinet
The clarinet is a musical instrument of woodwind type. The name derives from adding the suffix -et to the Italian word clarino , as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet. The instrument has an approximately cylindrical bore, and uses a single reed...
in the new group he was planning to do with his brother Felipe — David had always admired the clarinetist Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman
Benjamin David “Benny” Goodman was an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and bandleader; widely known as the "King of Swing".In the mid-1930s, Benny Goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in America...
, and had therefore studied the instrument. Tequila
Tequila (group)
Tequila was an Argentine-Spanish rock band based in Madrid , active between 1975 and 1983.- Members:* Alejo Stivel - Vocals* Ariel Rot - Guitar* Julian Infante - Guitar* Felipe Lipe - Bass* Manolo Iglesias - Drums-Discography:...
had just dissolved, Felipe was free, and Rafael didn't quite clearly see his role in the different groups he had been in, like Plástico (group formed with Toti Árboles and Eduardo Benavente before they were implicated in other groups like Alaska y los Pegamoides), Las Chinas, and even Los Zombies de Bernardo Bonezzi (which he occasionally toured with).
When Rafa joined they didn't have a name, and after rejecting their first thought of a name, Bonitos Redford (Pretty Redfords), they decided to name themselves after the James Cagney
James Cagney
James Francis Cagney, Jr. was an American actor, first on stage, then in film, where he had his greatest impact. Although he won acclaim and major awards for a wide variety of performances, he is best remembered for playing "tough guys." In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked him eighth...
1935 movie G Men
G Men
G Men is a 1935 Warner Bros. crime film starring James Cagney and Ann Dvorak. It also marked Lloyd Nolan's film debut. According to Variety Magazine, it was one of the top-grossing films of 1935....
. The movie had screened in Spain as Contra el imperio del crimen (Against the Crime Empire), where the G-Men (Hombres G in Spanish), were special FBI agents.
In 1983 they made their debut and first performances at Rock-Ola, where their music hinted at influences from the Beatles and New Wave. That same year they also released their first two singles, Milagro en el Congo / Venezia
Milagro en el Congo / Venezia
"Milagro en el Congo / Venezia" is the first single released by Spanish rock band Hombres G through their very first label, Lollipop, and alongside their second single, "Marta tiene un marcapasos / La cagaste, Burt Lancaster"....
and Marta tiene un marcapasos / La cagaste, Burt Lancaster
Marta tiene un marcapasos / La cagaste, Burt Lancaster
"Marta tiene un marcapasos / La cagaste, Burt Lancaster" is the second single released by Spanish rock band Hombres G. The title song is an early version of the single from their album, La cagaste... Burt Lancaster...
.
At the same time, their record company, "Lollipop", wasn't in good financial position. After the summer of 1984, Hombres G were almost in a dead-end alley, with their record company delaying a new release and other record companies not listening. But in the autumn of 1984, they received a new recording offer. Paco Martín had just launched his new discographic seal, "Twins", and offered to record their first album.
Simply named Hombres G
Hombres G (album)
Hombres G is the debut album released by Spanish rock band Hombres G in 1985.-History:Hombres G's original label, Lollipop, was unable to further support the band in early 1984....
, the new album included Venezia
Venezia (song)
"Venezia" is the second single released from Hombres G, the debut album of Spanish rock band Hombres G.The song was a hit in the summer of 1985, during which it reached number one on the Spanish singles chart...
from its previous singles and a new soon-to-be hit single: Devuélveme a mi chica
Devuélveme a mi chica
"Devuélveme a mi chica" is the first single released from Hombres G, the debut album of Spanish rock band Hombres G.The song was a smash-hit and remains significant in rock en español and 1980s Spanish music, being ranked among VH1's Las 100 + Grandiosas Canciones En Español. It reached number one...
. They also covered such ballads as Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades...
's "I Never cry", which they named No lloraré (I won't cry).
1985 became their most prolific year. Hombres G exploded into a mass phenomena, and held a whopping number of 100 concerts. Their first presentation at the Gran Musical de la Cadena SER was held at midnight, but fans waited at the door beginning at 4 AM. They were seen frequently on television and in teen magazines.
Second album and reception in America (1986)
The group returned to recording studios in February 1986 to record their second album, La cagaste... Burt LancasterLa cagaste... Burt Lancaster
La cagaste... Burt Lancaster is the second studio album by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 1986.-History:Hombres G entered TRAK studios in February 1986 to record their second album, La cagaste... Burt Lancaster...
(You fucked up... Burt Lancaster), named after one of their very first singles. However, the title song was not included in the album. Furthermore, they included a single from the Lollipop era, Marta tiene un marcapasos
Marta tiene un marcapasos
"Marta tiene un marcapasos" is the first single released from La cagaste... Burt Lancaster, the second studio album by Spanish rock band Hombres G.The song reached the top position on the Spanish singles chart in June 1986....
, which became one of their three number one singles on Spanish charts. The other two being El ataque de las chicas cocodrilo and Indiana.
With a solid market in Spain, Paco Martín aimed to take the group to the Americas
Americas
The Americas, or America , are lands in the Western hemisphere, also known as the New World. In English, the plural form the Americas is often used to refer to the landmasses of North America and South America with their associated islands and regions, while the singular form America is primarily...
, where he distributed copies of their material. The first response came from the Peruvian offices of CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
. By mid 1986, they edited Hombres G in Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
, where it sold over fifty thousand copies in less than two weeks. La cagaste... Burt Lancaster faced a smiliar response.
Accordingly, they received an offer from the central offices of CBS in New York to distribute Hombres G throughout the Americas. Consequently, they proved to be a smash hit in México
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, where they were awarded gold and platinum records. In December of that same year they won the "Mejor Agrupacion de Habla Hispana" (Best Spanish Speaking Group) award at the Bravo awards in Miami.
The first movie and the third album (1986-1987)
After the summer of 1986, their first two albums had sold over a million copies in Spain. David's father, director Manuel Summers, planned the production of an autobiographic movie about them. The result was Sufre, mamón, which premiered in March 1987.Without any extended break, Hombres G prepared their third album. David isolated himself for a week at a family house in Huelva, and composed twelve songs, which were prepared for their third album, Estamos locos... ¿o qué?
Estamos locos... ¿o qué?
Estamos locos... ¿o qué? is the third studio album by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 1987.-History:After finishing filming their first movie, Sufre mamón, Hombres G began work on their third album. David Summers isolated himself for a week at a family house in Huelva and upon returning...
(Are we crazy or what?) To avoid pressure, they moved to Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
with Spanish-Chilean producer, Carlos Narea, in charge of artists' work such as that of Miguel Ríos
Miguel Ríos
Miguel Ríos is a Spanish singer, composer, actor. He is one of the pioneers of rock and roll in Spain.-Biography:...
. Songs like "Y cayó la bomba fetida", "Temblando", "Una mujer de bandera", and "No, no, no" topped sales lists.
When "Sufre, Mamón" premièred, the group wasn't able to watch it due to the dozens of newsmen, reporters, and fans, and was forced to stay inside a room for hours due to security reasons. The group's assistants were able to watch the movie, but were unable to hear it due to the deafening murmur of the street fans, and the loud singing of the fans that were able to get in.
1987 Tour
Due to their popularity, in 1987 Hombres G embarked on a tour of 60 concerts throughout Spain's most important soccer stadiums and arenas. That summer, nearly one million people saw Hombres G live.Hombres G also toured throughout Perú, Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. When the group arrived at Perú, nearly 20,000 fans covered the landing runway of the Jorge Chávez International Airport
Jorge Chávez International Airport
Jorge Chávez International Airport , known as Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez in Spanish, is Peru's main international and domestic airport. It is located in Callao, 11 kilometers from the Historic Centre of Lima and 17 km from Miraflores. Callao is the port city now fully...
in Lima. As a result, Hombres G relied on security guards in every hotel to prevent fans from gaining access to the group's rooms — though one did.
Second movie and fourth album (1988)
After taking a rest, Hombres G released their second movie, Suéltate el pelo (Untie your hair) in 1988. The movie was filmed in Spain, AcapulcoAcapulco
Acapulco is a city, municipality and major sea port in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific coast of Mexico, southwest from Mexico City. Acapulco is located on a deep, semi-circular bay and has been a port since the early colonial period of Mexico’s history...
, and Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is a Mexican balneario resort city situated on the Pacific Ocean's Bahía de Banderas.The 2010 census reported Puerto Vallarta's population as 255,725 making it the sixth-largest city in the state of Jalisco...
. Its original name was La cagaste... Burt Lancaster, but was changed shortly before its release due to the actor's legal threats.
Almost simultaneously, Hombres G released their fourth album, Agitar antes de usar
Agitar antes de usar
Agitar antes de usar is the fourth album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 1988.-Track listing:- Personnel :* David Summers – vocals, bass* Rafa Gutiérrez – guitar* Daniel Mezquita – guitar* Javier Molina – drums...
(Shake before using). Their album was once again a success and was widely known for the songs Suéltate el pelo and Nassau.
Hombres G once again toured Spain, and the Americas. This time, they placed special attention on Mexico, where they had sold more than two million copies of all their albums. In Spain, Hombres G had already become the best selling band of the decade.
The fifth and sixth albums (1989-1990)
Voy a pasármelo bienVoy a pasármelo bien
Voy a pasármelo bien is the fifth album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 1989.-Track listing:- Personnel :* David Summers – vocals, bass* Rafa Gutiérrez – guitar* Daniel Mezquita – guitar* Javier Molina – drums-External links:*...
(I'm going to have a good time) was released in 1989. This album was a slight departure from the "fun music" from their previous albums and showed that Hombres G also hoped to reflect a more mature, adult world. Similarly, Esta es tú vida
Ésta es tu vida
Ésta es tu vida is the sixth album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 1990.-Track listing:* The CD version adds three "b" sides from album singles.- Personnel :* David Summers – vocals, bass* Rafa Gutiérrez – guitar...
(This is your life) came to be in 1990. During this period Summers and Mezquita composed several songs for artist Luz Casal, including the ballad Te Deje Marchar.
Seventh album and disbandment (1992-2002)
Hombres G bid farewell on May 20, 1992 with their album Historia del bikiniHistoria del bikini
Historia del bikini is the seventh album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 1992.-Track listing:- Personnel :* David Summers – vocals, bass* Rafa Gutiérrez – guitar* Daniel Mezquita – guitar* Javier Molina – drums-External links:*...
(Story of the bikini). Colin Fairley produced the album, who had previously worked with musicians with the likes of Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello , born Declan Patrick MacManus, is an English singer-songwriter. He came to prominence as an early participant in London's pub rock scene in the mid-1970s and later became associated with the punk/New Wave genre. Steeped in word play, the vocabulary of Costello's lyrics is broader...
and Nick Lowe
Nick Lowe
Nicholas Drain "Nick" Lowe , is an English singer-songwriter, musician and producer.A pivotal figure in UK pub rock, punk rock and new wave, Lowe has recorded a string of well-reviewed solo albums. Along with vocals, Lowe plays guitar, bass guitar, piano and harmonica...
.
Thereafter, David pursued a solo career in Spain and Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
, releasing three studio albums. Rafa became a guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
as a collaborator. Dani became a musical producer in the record company Dro
Dro Records
Dro Records is a Spanish record label founded in 1982 by the band Aviador Dro. During the 80s Dro became the most important independent record label from Spain publishing artists that would define the decade....
. After that farewell, several compilation albums containing the band's best songs were released, but never containing new material.
Career comeback and tributes (2002-2004)
After their extended break, Hombres G returned with new material. In 2002 they released Peligrosamente JuntosPeligrosamente Juntos
Peligrosamente Juntos is the eighth album released by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 2002. A second version was released in 2004.-Track listing:- Personnel :* David Summers – vocals, bass* Rafa Gutiérrez – guitar* Daniel Mezquita – guitar...
(Dangerously together), an album that included hits, demos, and five new songs. The version released in America contained the new songs Lo noto and En otro mundo. The European version contained the mentioned songs and also contained Intimidad, No te escaparas and Te vi.
At the end of 2003, Spanish pop groups such as El Canto del Loco
El Canto del Loco
El Canto del Loco is a Spanish pop rock band, although its members recognize that some of their songs are more in the style of power pop....
, Los Piston, Antonio Vega
Antonio Vega
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, Los Secretos, Mikel Erentxun
Mikel Erentxun
Mikel Erentxun is a Spanish Rock en Español singer. Formerly with the group Duncan Dhu, he started his solo career in 1992. He has released six albums as a solo artist and has covered The Smiths' song, "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out", as "Esta luz nunca se apagará", as well as...
, Seguridad Social, Álex Ubago
Álex Ubago
Álex Ubago is a Spanish singer-songwriter. He is especially known for his heartfelt voice and his ballads. He rose to stardom in 2001, when he appeared as a guest on a hit TV show in Spain. Alex started to tour national radios with his guitar to sing his songs live and be interviewed...
and La Cabra Mecánica, united to make a tribute album to Hombres G. The album Voy a pasármelo bien, un tributo a Hombres G (I'm going to have a good time, a tribute to Hombres G), contained cover versions of classic Hombres G singles. Another tribute was made in America with groups such as División Minúscula
División Minúscula
División Minúscula is a Mexican rock band from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, which is becoming increasingly popular in Mexico and gradually making an impact on the U.S...
, Moderatto
Moderatto
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and La Quinta Estación.
In 2004, their first two films were released in DVD format in a pack called Hombres G - Las películas (Hombres G - The Movies), also including extras. That same year, Hombres G released El año que vivimos peligrosamente (The year that we lived dangerously). It included live versions of songs from their Peligrosamente Juntos tour.
Todo esto es muy extraño and tour (2004-2007)
For the first time in over twelve years, Hombres G released a new studio album entitled Todo esto es muy extrañoTodo esto es muy extraño
Todo esto es muy extraño is the ninth album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 2005. It is the first studio album to follow Historia del bikini, which was released 12 years earlier in 1992.-Track listing:-Chart history:- Personnel :...
(This is all very strange) in 2004. The album was produced by Nigel Walker and contained 11 new songs. The release marked the return of Hombres G to the music scene. The first single off the album was ¿Por qué no ser amigos? which featured the frontman from the Spanish pop/rock band El canto del loco
El Canto del Loco
El Canto del Loco is a Spanish pop rock band, although its members recognize that some of their songs are more in the style of power pop....
. No lo sé and ¿Qué soy yo para tí? were the other singles released off the album.
Hombres G embarked on numerous tours throughout Spain, Latin America, and the United States in support of this album. The album had minimal diffusion in the Americas.
10 and tour (2007-2009)
On September 18, 2007, Hombres G released their tenth album 1010 (Hombres G album)
10 is the tenth album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 2007.10 is described as tuning into the "raw energy of early rock" and hinting at Euro-rock and at the "atmospheric aesthetic favored by Coldplay and the legendary U2" by Allmusic....
, which contained 11 new songs. The album spawned two singles: Me Siento Bien and Hombre Real.
10 is described as tuning into the "raw energy of early rock" and hinting at Euro-rock and at the "atmospheric aesthetic favored by Coldplay and the legendary U2" by AllMusic.
Hombres G toured Spain and the Americas in support of 10. One of their performances included a benefit show for the victims of the 2007 Peruvian Earthquake.
The album was nominated for "Best Pop Album By A Duo or Group With Vocal
Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, Duo or Group
The Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocals is an honor presented annually at the Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence and creates a wider awareness of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists in the United States and...
" at the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards
Latin Grammy Awards
A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. Unlike the regular Grammy Award which primarily honors music produced in the United States, the Latin Grammy honors works produced anywhere around the...
.
New Phase and Desayuno Continental (2009-present)
As Hombres G finished off support for their tenth album, they announced the beginning of a new phase in which Internet technology would play a major role in their music. Instead of releasing a traditional album, Hombres G released the new single and music video "Separados" exclusively through their official website. Furthermore, they presented the new songs "Desayuno Continental" and "No Puedo Soportar Perderte", in addition to "Separados", to a small audience at their own Pop'n'Roll bar in Madrid.Hombres G's transition into modern Internet technology was also marked by their acquisition of Facebook and Twitter accounts and their use of those as main information outlets. The Spanish website Popes80 babtized them with the new name "Hombres G 2.0". In addition, "Separados" attained the number one spot on Popes80's Top 20 Hits chart on the week of October 6, 2009.
It was announced on September 23, 2010, that Hombres G's new studio album will be entitled Desayuno Continental
Desayuno continental
Desayuno continental is the eleventh studio album by Spanish pop rock band Hombres G, released on November 16, 2010.-Background:A video recording of "Separados" was released on October 2009 on HombresG.tv...
and that they will present it on November 9, 2010, at la Riviera de Madrid. The first single released from the album is "El Secreto de Vivir".
Albums
| Year | Title |
| 1985 | Hombres G Hombres G (album) Hombres G is the debut album released by Spanish rock band Hombres G in 1985.-History:Hombres G's original label, Lollipop, was unable to further support the band in early 1984.... |
| 1986 | La cagaste... Burt Lancaster La cagaste... Burt Lancaster La cagaste... Burt Lancaster is the second studio album by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 1986.-History:Hombres G entered TRAK studios in February 1986 to record their second album, La cagaste... Burt Lancaster... |
| 1987 | Estamos locos... ¿o qué? Estamos locos... ¿o qué? Estamos locos... ¿o qué? is the third studio album by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 1987.-History:After finishing filming their first movie, Sufre mamón, Hombres G began work on their third album. David Summers isolated himself for a week at a family house in Huelva and upon returning... |
| 1988 | Agitar antes de usar Agitar antes de usar Agitar antes de usar is the fourth album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 1988.-Track listing:- Personnel :* David Summers – vocals, bass* Rafa Gutiérrez – guitar* Daniel Mezquita – guitar* Javier Molina – drums... |
| 1989 | Voy a pasármelo bien Voy a pasármelo bien Voy a pasármelo bien is the fifth album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 1989.-Track listing:- Personnel :* David Summers – vocals, bass* Rafa Gutiérrez – guitar* Daniel Mezquita – guitar* Javier Molina – drums-External links:*... |
| 1990 | Ésta es tu vida Ésta es tu vida Ésta es tu vida is the sixth album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 1990.-Track listing:* The CD version adds three "b" sides from album singles.- Personnel :* David Summers – vocals, bass* Rafa Gutiérrez – guitar... |
| 1992 | Historia del bikini Historia del bikini Historia del bikini is the seventh album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 1992.-Track listing:- Personnel :* David Summers – vocals, bass* Rafa Gutiérrez – guitar* Daniel Mezquita – guitar* Javier Molina – drums-External links:*... |
| 2002 | Peligrosamente Juntos Peligrosamente Juntos Peligrosamente Juntos is the eighth album released by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 2002. A second version was released in 2004.-Track listing:- Personnel :* David Summers – vocals, bass* Rafa Gutiérrez – guitar* Daniel Mezquita – guitar... |
| 2005 | Todo esto es muy extraño Todo esto es muy extraño Todo esto es muy extraño is the ninth album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 2005. It is the first studio album to follow Historia del bikini, which was released 12 years earlier in 1992.-Track listing:-Chart history:- Personnel :... |
| 2007 | 10 10 (Hombres G album) 10 is the tenth album recorded by Spanish rock band Hombres G, released in 2007.10 is described as tuning into the "raw energy of early rock" and hinting at Euro-rock and at the "atmospheric aesthetic favored by Coldplay and the legendary U2" by Allmusic.... |
| 2010 | Desayuno Continental Desayuno continental Desayuno continental is the eleventh studio album by Spanish pop rock band Hombres G, released on November 16, 2010.-Background:A video recording of "Separados" was released on October 2009 on HombresG.tv... |
Singles
- Milagro en el Congo / VeneziaMilagro en el Congo / Venezia"Milagro en el Congo / Venezia" is the first single released by Spanish rock band Hombres G through their very first label, Lollipop, and alongside their second single, "Marta tiene un marcapasos / La cagaste, Burt Lancaster"....
- 1983 - Marta tiene un marcapasos / La cagaste, Burt LancasterMarta tiene un marcapasos / La cagaste, Burt Lancaster"Marta tiene un marcapasos / La cagaste, Burt Lancaster" is the second single released by Spanish rock band Hombres G. The title song is an early version of the single from their album, La cagaste... Burt Lancaster...
- 1983 - Devuélveme a mi chicaDevuélveme a mi chica"Devuélveme a mi chica" is the first single released from Hombres G, the debut album of Spanish rock band Hombres G.The song was a smash-hit and remains significant in rock en español and 1980s Spanish music, being ranked among VH1's Las 100 + Grandiosas Canciones En Español. It reached number one...
- 1985 - VeneziaVenezia (song)"Venezia" is the second single released from Hombres G, the debut album of Spanish rock band Hombres G.The song was a hit in the summer of 1985, during which it reached number one on the Spanish singles chart...
- 1985 - Dejad que las niñas se acerquen a mí / Lawrence de Arabia - 1985
- Marta tiene un marcapasosMarta tiene un marcapasos"Marta tiene un marcapasos" is the first single released from La cagaste... Burt Lancaster, the second studio album by Spanish rock band Hombres G.The song reached the top position on the Spanish singles chart in June 1986....
- 1986 - Visite nuestro bar / En la playa - 1986
- Te quiero / Indiana - 1986
- El ataque de las chicas cocodrilo / La carretera - 1986
- Una mujer de bandera / Temblando - 1987
- No, no... no / ¿Qué te he hecho yo? - 1987
- Y cayó la bomba (fétida) / Huellas en la bajamar - 1987
- Temblando / Huellas en la bajamar - 1987
- Master mix / Slow mix - 1987
- Tengo una chica / Viernes - 1988
- Nassau / Viernes (instrumental) - 1988
- Si no te tengo a ti / La madre de Ana - 1988
- Suéltate el pelo / Nassau - 1988
- Voy a pasármelo bien / Esta tarde - 1989
- Te necesito / México - 1989
- Chico tienes que cuidarte / Dulce Belén - 1989
- Madrid, Madrid / Madrid, Madrid (instrumental) - 1989
- Esta es tu vida / Esta es tu vida II - 1990
- Estoy pintando tu sonrisa - 1990
- Rita / Voy a hablar con Él - 1990
- La primavera - 1991
- Un minuto nada + - 1992
- El orgullo de mamá (versión SG) / El orgullo de mamá (versión LP) - 1992
- Tormenta contigo - 1992
- Lo Noto - 2002
- No te escaparás - 2003
- ¿Por qué no ser amigos? - 2004
- ¿Qué soy yo para ti? - 2005
- No lo sé - 2005
- Me Siento Bien - 2007
- Hombre Real - 2008
- Separados - 2009
- El Secreto De Vivir - 2010
- Vete de mi - 2010
Recopilatory discs
- Grandes Éxitos - 1986
- Los Singles 1984 - 1993 - 1993
- Las Baladas - 1996
- Lo mejor de... - 1998
- Hombres G 1985 - 1992 - 2001
- Peligrosamente Juntos - 2003
- Los Singles 1985-2005 - 2006
Other
- En Directo Las Ventas 1 de julio 2003 (DVDDVDA DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
) - En Directo Hombres G + El canto del loco desde el Calderón 6 de Julio 2005 (DVDDVDA DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
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