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|origin = [[Bilbao]], [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country]], [[Spain]]
|origin = [[Bilbao]], [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country]], [[Spain]]
|genre = [[Rock and Roll]], [[Hard Rock]], [[Blues Rock]]
|genre = [[Rock and Roll]], [[Hard Rock]], [[Blues Rock]]
|years_active =1989<ref name="RSFirstconcert">{{cite web|url=http://rollingstone.es/specials/view/asi-fue-el-primer-concierto-de-su-vida-de-los-grupos-espanoles|title=First concert of some Spanish bands|language=Spanish</ref>–2001
|years_active =1989–2001
|label = Welcome Records<br/>DRO
|label = Welcome Records<br/>DRO
|associated_acts = [[Extremoduro]]<br/> [[La Gripe]]<br/> [[Fito & Fitipaldis]]<br/> [[Extrechinato y Tú]]<br/> [[Inconscientes (band)|Inconscientes]]
|associated_acts = [[Extremoduro]]<br/> [[La Gripe]]<br/> [[Fito & Fitipaldis]]<br/> [[Extrechinato y Tú]]<br/> [[Inconscientes (band)|Inconscientes]]
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'''Platero y Tú''' was a [[Spain|Spanish]] [[rock band]] founded in [[Bilbao]] in the 1980s, and disbanded in 2001. Their lyrics speak mainly of drugs, bar issues and love, and their style, being mainly influenced by bands like [[Status Quo (band)|Status Quo]] or [[Leño]], and guitarists like [[John Fogerty]] from [[Creedence Clearwater Revival]], broke down with the [[Basque radical rock]] trend of the moment.
'''Platero y Tú''' was a [[Spain|Spanish]] [[rock band]] founded in [[Bilbao]] in the 1980s, and disbanded in 2001. Their lyrics speak mainly of drugs, bar issues and love, and their style, being mainly influenced by bands like [[Status Quo (band)|Status Quo]] or [[Leño]], and guitarists like [[John Fogerty]] from [[Creedence Clearwater Revival]], broke down with the [[Basque radical rock]] trend of the moment.<ref name="coveralia">{{cite web|url=http://www.coveralia.com/biografias/Platero-y-Tu.php|title=Platero y Tú Biography on Coveralia|language=Spanish</ref>


== History ==
== History ==


Platero y Tú was formed in Bilbao, in the late 80s. Juantxu and [[Iñaki Antón|Uoho]] were the first ones to practice together, after their former band, ''Ke'', broke up. Maguila joined later, as a drummer. One day Juantxu invited [[Fito Cabrales|Fito]], his neighbor, to a practicing session, and he ended up joining the group as singer and guitarist.
Platero y Tú was formed in Bilbao, in the late 80s. Juantxu and [[Iñaki Antón|Uoho]] were the first ones to practice together, after their former band, ''Ke'', broke up.<ref name="revistaon">{{cite web |title=Revista ON (Suplemento del diario Deia)|date=15 November 2012|url=http://static.deia.com/docs/2012/12/14/on151212.pdf|language=Spanish}}</ref> Maguila joined later, as a drummer. One day Juantxu invited [[Fito Cabrales|Fito]], his neighbor, to a practicing session, and he ended up joining the group as singer and guitarist.<ref name="coveralia"/>


They recorded their first demo in the Arion studios in [[Pamplona]] with the money from their first performances, and took the name "Platero y Tú" that would become definitive. The demo, which they called ''Burrok'n'Roll'', was edited with only a few copies, and now it constitutes a collector's item.
They recorded their first demo in the Arion studios in [[Pamplona]] with the money from their first performances, and took the name "Platero y Tú" that would become definitive. The demo, which they called ''Burrok'n'Roll'', was edited with only a few copies, and now it constitutes a collector's item.<ref name="coveralia"/>


In 1991 the Barcelonan label [[Welcome Records]] contacted them to record their first disc, '''[[Voy a acabar borracho]]''' in the Lin studios. The disc would not reach a high popularity, but nevertheless awarded them the attention from the multinational label [[Dro Records|DRO]], with whom they produced '''[[Burrock'n'roll]]''' as their second album, in 1992.
In 1991 the Barcelonan label [[Welcome Records]] contacted them to record their first disc, '''[[Voy a acabar borracho]]''' in just one day at the Lin studios.<ref name="todomusica">{{cite web|url=http://www.todomusica.org/platero_y_tu/|title=Platero y Tú Biography on TodoMusica|language=Spanish</ref> The disc would not reach a high popularity, but nevertheless awarded them the attention from the multinational label [[Dro Records|DRO]], with whom they produced '''[[Burrock'n'roll]]''' as their second album, in 1992.


That same year, between February and March, they recorded their third disc, '''[[Muy deficiente]]''', with some tracks that would become classics in their concerts, for example ''El roce de tu cuerpo''. The disc also features a collaboration with [[Rosendo Mercado]], in the song ''Sin solución''. They presented the disc in around a hundred concerts.
That same year, between February and March, they recorded their third disc, '''[[Muy deficiente]]''', with some tracks that would become classics in their concerts, for example ''El roce de tu cuerpo''. The disc also features a collaboration with [[Rosendo Mercado]], in the song ''Sin solución''.<ref name="todomusica"/> They presented the disc in around a hundred concerts.


Their fourth disc, '''[[Vamos tirando]]''', was marketed in 1993, and gave them nation-wide projection. In this disc they have a cover of the [[Hertzainak]] song ''R&R Batzokian'', and a live song, ''Mírame''. That same year they edited a live disc, '''En directo a todo gas''', with two other bands, namely ''Zer Bizio?'' and ''Sedientos''.
Their fourth disc, '''[[Vamos tirando]]''', was marketed in 1993, and gave them nation-wide projection. In this disc they have a cover of the [[Hertzainak]] song ''R&R Batzokian'', and a live song, ''Mírame''. That same year they edited a live disc, '''En directo a todo gas''', with two other bands, namely ''Zer Bizio?'' and ''Sedientos''.<ref name="coveralia"/>


Keeping a one disc per year rate, they recorded their fifth in 1994, '''[[Hay poco Rock & roll]]''', again with DRO. They have collaborations with [[Roberto Iniesta]] and [[Evaristo Páramos]] in the song ''Juliette''. With ''Hay poco Rock & Roll'' they obtained their first [[Music recording sales certification|golden record]], selling over 50,000 copies.
Keeping a one disc per year rate, they recorded their fifth in 1994, '''[[Hay poco Rock & roll]]''', again with DRO. They have collaborations with [[Roberto Iniesta]] and [[Evaristo Páramos]] in the song ''Juliette''. With ''Hay poco Rock & Roll'' they obtained their first [[Music recording sales certification|golden record]], selling over 50,000 copies.<ref name="todomusica"/>


The 1995 and 1996 years are spent in tours, and they record their sixth disc, a live album they call '''[[A pelo]]''', which awards them a golden record, again. A video was also edited with images from the concerts. After the 1996 summer they started a renowned tour with [[Extremoduro]], in which they played alternatively in the stage, they played together, and they even played covers of each other's songs. Among other concerts, they were in the first edition of the [[Viñarock]], in [[Villarrobledo]] ([[Albacete]]), and the tour ended in the [[Palacio de los Deportes (Madrid)|Palacio de los Deportes]] in [[Madrid]], with two performances.
The 1995 and 1996 years are spent in tours, and they record their sixth disc, a live album they call '''[[A pelo]]''', which awards them a golden record, again. A video was also edited with images from the concerts. After the 1996 summer they started a renowned tour with [[Extremoduro]], in which they played alternatively in the stage, they played together, and they even played covers of each other's songs. Among other concerts, they were in the first edition of the [[Viñarock]], in [[Villarrobledo]] ([[Albacete]]), and the tour ended in the [[Palacio de los Deportes (Madrid)|Palacio de los Deportes]] in [[Madrid]], with two performances.


Their seventh album, '''[[7 (Platero y Tú album)|7]]''', brought a deep change in their style, now more mature both in music and lyrics. However, this was criticized by some fans. Roberto Iniesta collaborates again, in the song ''Si miro a las nubes'', and they are awarded a golden record again. 7 marks an inflection point in the history of the group, and their members undertake other projects: Fito records his first disc with [[Fito & Fitipaldis]], and Uoho involves himself further in [[Extremoduro]].
Their seventh album, '''[[7 (Platero y Tú album)|7]]''', brought a deep change in their style, now more mature both in music and lyrics. However, this was criticized by some fans. Roberto Iniesta collaborates again, in the song ''Si miro a las nubes'', and they are awarded a golden record again. 7 marks an inflection point in the history of the group, and their members undertake other projects: Fito records his first disc with [[Fito & Fitipaldis]], and Uoho involves himself further in [[Extremoduro]].<ref name="coveralia"/>


In year 2000 they record their eight and last disc, '''[[Correos (album)|Correos]]''', recorded in ''La Casa de Iñaki'', with the collaboration of Roberto Iniesta in ''Humo de mis pies''. They get a golden record again, and this time the album is promoted on TV. The tour ended in October, 2001, in what turned out to be their last concert. After the tour Fito and Uoho embraced the [[Extrechinato y Tú]] project, but some months later they separated. After that Fito continues with [[Fito & Fitipaldis]], Uoho joins Extremoduro definitively, while producing albums for other groups, and Mongol and Maguila create [[La Gripe]].
In year 2000 they record their eight and last disc, '''[[Correos (album)|Correos]]''', recorded in ''La Casa de Iñaki'', with the collaboration of Roberto Iniesta in ''Humo de mis pies''. They get a golden record again, and this time the album is promoted on TV. The tour ended in October, 2001, in what turned out to be their last concert. After the tour Fito and Uoho embraced the [[Extrechinato y Tú]] project, but some months later they separated. After that Fito continues with [[Fito & Fitipaldis]], Uoho joins Extremoduro definitively, while producing albums for other groups, and Mongol and Maguila create [[La Gripe]].<ref name="coveralia"/>


In 2002 they edit the first volume of the greatest hits album ''[[Hay mucho Rock'n'Roll]]'', and in 2005 the second volume is released.
In 2002 they edit the first volume of the greatest hits album ''[[Hay mucho Rock'n'Roll]]'', and in 2005 the second volume is released.
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== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
* [[Darío Vico]], ''Cultura de bar: conversaciones con Fito Cabrales'' Zona de Obras. ISBN 84-8048-634-1
* [[Darío Vico]], ''Cultura de bar: conversaciones con Fito Cabrales'' Zona de Obras. ISBN 84-8048-634-1


Revision as of 15:58, 2 August 2013

Platero y Tú
Fito and Uoho at Bañares, La Rioja in 1993
Fito and Uoho at Bañares, La Rioja in 1993
Background information
OriginBilbao, Basque Country, Spain
GenresRock and Roll, Hard Rock, Blues Rock
Years active1989[1]–2001
LabelsWelcome Records
DRO
MembersAdolfo "Fito" Cabrales - Vocals and guitar

Iñaki "Uoho" Antón - Guitar
Juantxu "Mongol" Olano - Bass guitar

Jesús "Maguila" García - Drums
WebsitePlateroytu.com

Platero y Tú was a Spanish rock band founded in Bilbao in the 1980s, and disbanded in 2001. Their lyrics speak mainly of drugs, bar issues and love, and their style, being mainly influenced by bands like Status Quo or Leño, and guitarists like John Fogerty from Creedence Clearwater Revival, broke down with the Basque radical rock trend of the moment.[2]

History

Platero y Tú was formed in Bilbao, in the late 80s. Juantxu and Uoho were the first ones to practice together, after their former band, Ke, broke up.[3] Maguila joined later, as a drummer. One day Juantxu invited Fito, his neighbor, to a practicing session, and he ended up joining the group as singer and guitarist.[2]

They recorded their first demo in the Arion studios in Pamplona with the money from their first performances, and took the name "Platero y Tú" that would become definitive. The demo, which they called Burrok'n'Roll, was edited with only a few copies, and now it constitutes a collector's item.[2]

In 1991 the Barcelonan label Welcome Records contacted them to record their first disc, Voy a acabar borracho in just one day at the Lin studios.[4] The disc would not reach a high popularity, but nevertheless awarded them the attention from the multinational label DRO, with whom they produced Burrock'n'roll as their second album, in 1992.

That same year, between February and March, they recorded their third disc, Muy deficiente, with some tracks that would become classics in their concerts, for example El roce de tu cuerpo. The disc also features a collaboration with Rosendo Mercado, in the song Sin solución.[4] They presented the disc in around a hundred concerts.

Their fourth disc, Vamos tirando, was marketed in 1993, and gave them nation-wide projection. In this disc they have a cover of the Hertzainak song R&R Batzokian, and a live song, Mírame. That same year they edited a live disc, En directo a todo gas, with two other bands, namely Zer Bizio? and Sedientos.[2]

Keeping a one disc per year rate, they recorded their fifth in 1994, Hay poco Rock & roll, again with DRO. They have collaborations with Roberto Iniesta and Evaristo Páramos in the song Juliette. With Hay poco Rock & Roll they obtained their first golden record, selling over 50,000 copies.[4]

The 1995 and 1996 years are spent in tours, and they record their sixth disc, a live album they call A pelo, which awards them a golden record, again. A video was also edited with images from the concerts. After the 1996 summer they started a renowned tour with Extremoduro, in which they played alternatively in the stage, they played together, and they even played covers of each other's songs. Among other concerts, they were in the first edition of the Viñarock, in Villarrobledo (Albacete), and the tour ended in the Palacio de los Deportes in Madrid, with two performances.

Their seventh album, 7, brought a deep change in their style, now more mature both in music and lyrics. However, this was criticized by some fans. Roberto Iniesta collaborates again, in the song Si miro a las nubes, and they are awarded a golden record again. 7 marks an inflection point in the history of the group, and their members undertake other projects: Fito records his first disc with Fito & Fitipaldis, and Uoho involves himself further in Extremoduro.[2]

In year 2000 they record their eight and last disc, Correos, recorded in La Casa de Iñaki, with the collaboration of Roberto Iniesta in Humo de mis pies. They get a golden record again, and this time the album is promoted on TV. The tour ended in October, 2001, in what turned out to be their last concert. After the tour Fito and Uoho embraced the Extrechinato y Tú project, but some months later they separated. After that Fito continues with Fito & Fitipaldis, Uoho joins Extremoduro definitively, while producing albums for other groups, and Mongol and Maguila create La Gripe.[2]

In 2002 they edit the first volume of the greatest hits album Hay mucho Rock'n'Roll, and in 2005 the second volume is released.

Members

Discography

Albums

In other media

References

  1. ^ {{cite web|url=http://rollingstone.es/specials/view/asi-fue-el-primer-concierto-de-su-vida-de-los-grupos-espanoles%7Ctitle=First concert of some Spanish bands|language=Spanish
  2. ^ a b c d e f {{cite web|url=http://www.coveralia.com/biografias/Platero-y-Tu.php%7Ctitle=Platero y Tú Biography on Coveralia|language=Spanish
  3. ^ "Revista ON (Suplemento del diario Deia)" (PDF) (in Spanish). 15 November 2012.
  4. ^ a b c {{cite web|url=http://www.todomusica.org/platero_y_tu/%7Ctitle=Platero y Tú Biography on TodoMusica|language=Spanish
  • Darío Vico, Cultura de bar: conversaciones con Fito Cabrales Zona de Obras. ISBN 84-8048-634-1
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