Macho (21)

1970 - 1973 Before "Banda Macho" was formed in 1974, In 1970, they would form their Fourth band, the third one formally known as "Los Brillos" in the 1960s as well as two more unknown previous bands, naming the group formally known as "Macho" in Monterrey, Mexico. The record label, Polydor Records, thought that the name "Los Brillos" was too commercialized and decided to change their name to "Macho" which the band members agreed upon. During their beginnings, they would compose and play original songs both written and sung in English, as opposed to covers sung in their native language later on in their music careers. They were mainly inspired by the styles of late 60s and early 70s American and British rock bands. The most notable ones are The Beatles and Chicago. They would go on and release 3 extended play records and 1 Single. Despite never releasing an LP (Album), they were a hit and would have a successful start. They were soon contacted by a different record label known as "Sultana" (CBS Mexico, Now as Sony Music Entertainment México). They insisted on singing in Spanish, as opposed to singing in English, and would be given out translated lyrics from other popular tracks originally sung in English. Eventually, they would soon leave Polydor Records and would go on with the new record label they were contracted by and would once again change their band under new name allies as "Banda Macho." The original six members are: Jorge Torres (Organ) Rosendo González (Bass) Jaime Cardenas (Guitar) † Esteban Rodriguez (Drums) † Virgilio Canales (Piano) Sergio García (Trumpet) † Ramiro Quintanilla (Trombone, who previously played with "Los Brillos" and "La Tribu" as well as other Monterrey orchestras) † Roberto Febre (Sax and flute) † Pedro Rene Bodegas Valera (Vocalist,1970 -1972) Luis Antonio Diaz (Vocalist) †