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Buenos Aires, Argentina · 1967–present

Charly García

Charly García is a figure who, from the very beginning, set out to explore the limits of sound. His time in bands like Sui Generis, which he formed at a very young age with Nito Mestre, already showed a restlessness to go beyond the conventional, leaving a mark with albums that resonated both commercially and critically. After Sui Generis disbanded in 1975, with a massive farewell at Luna Park and a documentary film, García did not stop. He dove into projects like La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros, seeking to consolidate progressive rock in the Latin American scene, a vein he had already hinted at in his final stage with Sui Generis. Then, in 1978, he returned to the Argentine scene to lead Serú Girán, a supergroup that would become a benchmark for its musical quality, its lyrics with hidden messages, and the power of its live performances, disbanding in 1982 after leaving a solid discography and a final concert at Estadio Obras Sanitarias.

Starting in 1982, Charly García began a solo career that established him as a prolific and bold artist. His solo debut, Yendo de la cama al living, was met with praise, and his new wave trilogy, consisting of Clics modernos (1983) and Piano Bar (1984), is considered fundamental in the history of Argentine rock. During this phase, he explored melodic arrangements he had been developing, such as in the soundtrack for the film Lo que Vendrá in 1988, which he later embodied in his album Cómo Conseguir Chicas (1989), a record he himself considered his favorite for a long time. In the 1990s, his career was marked by an increasingly extravagant personality, identified with the slogan «Say No More», earning him the nickname «Míster SNM». Despite personal and health challenges, his ability to connect with the public remained, as shown in tours like the one in 2004, which spanned the entire country and attracted audiences of all ages, including a historic show in Ushuaia.

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5 Albums

52 Songs

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Seminare

4:58 02

Operación densa

Pubis angelical · 1982

2:07 03

Yendo de la cama al living

Yendo de la cama al living · 1982

4:48 04

Despertar de mambo

Pubis angelical · 1982

2:35 05

Superhéroes

Yendo de la cama al living · 1982

4:29 06

Rejas electrificadas

Pubis angelical · 1982

1:04 07

No bombardeen Buenos Aires

Yendo de la cama al living · 1982

4:06 08

Pubis angelical

Pubis angelical · 1982

2:30 09

Vos también estabas verde

Yendo de la cama al living · 1982

3:06 10

Monóculo fantástico

Pubis angelical · 1982

2:05

5 album|s · 1982 — 1991

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Tango 4

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1984 ★ Essential

Piano bar

10 song|s · Rock

1983 ★ Essential

Clics Modernos

9 song|s

1982 ★ Essential

Yendo de la cama al living

8 song|s · Rock

1982 ★ Essential

Pubis angelical

14 song|s · Rock

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Biography

García's work is characterized by constant evolution and the exploration of diverse genres, from folk rock to synth pop, always with lyrics that address Argentine society with a critical eye. Throughout his career, he has released over 40 albums, both in group projects and his solo work, in addition to collaborating as a guest on other artists' projects. His influence extends through songs recognized among the best in Argentine rock, such as «Rasguña las piedras», «Seminare», and «Los dinosaurios». In more recent years, he has continued releasing material, such as Kill Gil (2010), Random (2017), and La lógica del escorpión (2024), proving that his creative drive remains strong.