Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota
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Patricio Rey y Sus Redonditos de Ricota were an independent rock band originally from La Plata
, Argentina
whose tours in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s drew a cult-like following.
Patricio Rey is a fictional character or group consciousness, and not a real person or member of the group. "El Indio" Solari
, lead singer, embodies the one-man-show mystique followed by his powerful guitar player Skay Beilinson
. Other members of the group have left the band and have been replaced (drums: "Piojo" Abalos; saxophone: "Willy" Crook; guitar: "Tito" Fargo D'Aviero). The members of the group were reluctant to do any interviews during their career.
The band's strength lies in the semantic power of its lyrics, which discuss different topics such as politics, drugs and women, but always from a philosophical and existential point of view.
The band broke up after the release of Momo Sampler, but several former members are still active and pursuing solo careers.
In 2005, the band received the Konex Award
as best Rock Group of the 1995-2005 decade, distinction shared with Divididos
.
La Plata
La Plata is the capital city of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and of La Plata partido. According to the , the city proper has a population of 574,369 and its metropolitan area has 694,253 inhabitants....
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
whose tours in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s drew a cult-like following.
Patricio Rey is a fictional character or group consciousness, and not a real person or member of the group. "El Indio" Solari
Indio Solari
Indio Solari is an Argentine singer and musician. He was the leader of Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota between 1976 and 2002.He and Skay Beilinson have been the only constant members of the group....
, lead singer, embodies the one-man-show mystique followed by his powerful guitar player Skay Beilinson
Skay Beilinson
Eduardo Skay Beilinson, , is a guitarist who has played in the band Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, one of the most famous rock bands of Argentina. He is considered one of the best guitarists of his country. Among his influences are Jimmy Hendrix and The Byrds.He started playing the guitar...
. Other members of the group have left the band and have been replaced (drums: "Piojo" Abalos; saxophone: "Willy" Crook; guitar: "Tito" Fargo D'Aviero). The members of the group were reluctant to do any interviews during their career.
The band's strength lies in the semantic power of its lyrics, which discuss different topics such as politics, drugs and women, but always from a philosophical and existential point of view.
The band broke up after the release of Momo Sampler, but several former members are still active and pursuing solo careers.
In 2005, the band received the Konex Award
Konex Award
Konex Foundation awards, or simple Konex awards are cultural awards from the Konex Foundation to Argentine cultural personalities.Created in 1980, where conceived as a way to reward the Argentine personalities and institutions of different fields, as well as to stimulate the beginners.Even though...
as best Rock Group of the 1995-2005 decade, distinction shared with Divididos
Divididos
Divididos is an Argentine rock band.The band was formed in 1988 after the death of Luca Prodan and the consequent dissolution of the band Sumo...
.
The Redonditos
- Carlos "El Indio" Solari - voice photo
- Eduardo "Skay" Beilinson - guitar photo
- Daniel "Semilla" Bucciarelli - bass guitar
- Wálter Sidotti - drums
- Sergio Dawi - saxophone photo
- Hernán Aramberri - sampler
- Carmen Castro a.k.a. "La Negra Poly" - manager
- Ricardo Cohen a.k.a. "Rocambole" - artist (as stated in the official site)
Patricio Rey quotes
- When you are permanently serving the necessity of opposition, you are dead, because you only react but you don't create. - "El Indio" Solari
- If you intend to do music, the point is not to be on a magazine cover. - "El Indio" Solari
- The communication media is in charge of promoting a non existing society of privileges, and with a lot of shine. - "La Negra Poly"
- In a Redondos show the star is the people. - "El Indio" Solari
- Who doesn't have a "matraca" (gun) in the house? - Indio
Discography
- Gulp! (1985)
- OktubreOktubreOktubre is the second album by Argentine rock band Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, released in 1986.Considered the most important album of the band.-Track listing:*All songs written by Indio Solari and Skay Beilinson....
(1986) - Un Baión para el Ojo Idiota
- ¡Bang! ¡Bang! Estás Liquidado (1989)
- La Mosca y la Sopa (1991)
- En Directo (1992)
- Lobo Suelto (1993)
- Cordero atadoCordero atadoCordero atado is the seventh album by Argentine rock band Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, released in 1993.-Track listing:# Yo caníbal# Ladrón de mi cerebro# ¡Es hora de levantarse, querido! ...
(1993) - LuzbelitoLuzbelitoLuzbelito is the eighth album by Argentine rock band Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, released in 1996.-Track listing:# "Luzbelito y las sirenas"# "Cruz Diablo!"# "Ella baila con todos"# "Fanfarria del cabrío"# "Nuotatori professionisti"...
(1996) - Último Bondi a FinisterreÚltimo Bondi a FinisterreÚltimo Bondi a Finisterre is the ninth album by Argentine rock band Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, released in 1998.- Track listing :...
(1998) - Momo Sampler (2000)
External links
- Mundo Redondo (Spanish)
- The best of R2 (Spanish)
- Unofficial site (Spanish)
- Redondo's Biography (Spanish)
- Unofficial Patricio Rey myspace
- http://www.conejolivet.net/home.htm Conejo Jolivet site