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🇦🇷 Argentina · 1986–1988

Los Abuelos de la Nada

When we think of Los Abuelos de la Nada, it's inevitable to imagine a sound that invited celebration, carefree fun, but with a depth that captivated you. The band, which was born in Buenos Aires back in 1967, had an initial phase that, while pioneering in Argentine rock and psychedelic beat, went somewhat unnoticed. However, it was in 1981 when Miguel Abuelo decided to give the project new life, surrounding himself with younger musicians and shifting towards a more pop and lighthearted style. It was in this second cycle that they truly connected with the public, thanks to catchy melodies and the chemistry that was generated, especially between Abuelo and a young Andrés Calamaro, who contributed greatly to the band's sound.

This new phase of Los Abuelos de la Nada became a benchmark for '80s Argentine rock. Songs like Costumbres Argentinas, Mil horas, Sin gamulán, and Himno de mi Corazón became part of the era's soundscape, and they still sound with the same freshness today. The first album, released in 1982, featured production by Charly García and contained those hits that became classics. The connection with García was such that he even invited them to play as support at his show at Ferro in 1982, a key moment that further boosted their growth.

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The band continued to evolve, and their second album, Vasos y Besos, released in late 1983, demonstrated that maturity with songs like Espía de Dios. By 1984, with Himno de mi Corazón, they consolidated their sound, even recording concerts at the Teatro Opera for a live album. Despite some lineup changes and facing complicated situations, such as the one they experienced at the Festival Buenos Aires Rock & Pop in 1985, where Miguel Abuelo was hit by a bottle while singing Himno de mi Corazón, the band pressed on. Their last studio album was Cosas mías in 1986. Unfortunately, the group disbanded permanently at the end of that year, and Miguel Abuelo passed away in 1988. The legacy of Los Abuelos de la Nada endures, and their songs remain a reflection of an era and a musical style that marked a generation.

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Born
1 Jan 1968
Country
🇦🇷 Argentina
Genre
Blues rock

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* Interdisc * Polygram

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