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David Lebon

When you immerse yourself in the music of David Lebón, you encounter a guitarist who is living history of Argentine rock. His sound, marked by a skill that made him a key reference in the '70s and '80s, is felt in every note. What's interesting is how his career is woven through a multitude of projects, showing a constant drive to explore. From his beginnings, almost as a reflection of the era's effervescence, his path crossed with fundamental names.

His connection with music started in a particular way: as a child, a trip to the United States for an asthma problem put him in contact with the "Beatlemania" craze. That influence, added to his early involvement in bands like The Alley Cats and The Lords of London, laid the foundation for his style. Back in Argentina, the rock scene was nascent, and places like "La Manzana" in Buenos Aires became meeting points. It was there that he met Pappo, who brought him into the first lineup of Pappo's Blues in 1970, a power trio that left its mark with their self-titled 1971 album. In parallel, under the pseudonym "Davies," he contributed his guitar to the recording of Billy Bond y La Pesada del Rock and Roll's album.

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The '70s were a whirlwind of experiences for Lebón. After a stint in Spain and a brief attempt to revive Los Gatos with Pappo and Ciro Fogliatta, he joined Color Humano in late 1971, recording their debut album. Then, in 1972, he joined Pescado Rabioso, Luis Alberto Spinetta's band, where he contributed his bass and guitar on albums like *Pescado 2* and *Desatormentándonos*. In 1973, he also released his first solo album, *David Lebón*, where he collaborated with Liliana Lagardelle on compositions like "32 macetas." Around the same time, his guitar could be heard with Sui Generis and his keyboards with Espíritu. The year 1974 saw him form Lila, participate in Vox Dei's *La Biblia*, and return to Pappo's Blues and La Pesada. Finally, in late 1975, he brought Polifemo to life, a pure rock and roll group that, despite harsh criticism after its self-titled album, marked a period of musical growth for him.