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| Origin | Valencia, España |
| Genres | Shoegazing,Electrónica |
| Years active | 1993 – 1999 |
| Members | César Bustamante Octavio Castillo Andrés Dulude Jorge Duránd Luis Valderrama |
| Website | www.fragilperu.com |
Frágil is a peruvian progressive/symphonic hard rock band. Named after an eponymous Yes album ("Fragile"), Frágil is one of the most respected rock bands in Perú. Fragil started as a symphonic progressive/hard rock band influenced by the likes of Yes, Genesis, ELP, Jethro Tull, Black Sabbath, Rainbow . They earned local fame through their hit single "Av. Larco"(Ave. Larco) in the early 80's. (Despite the band's interest in progressive rock, "Av. Larco" sounded like the pop group Toto.) Frágil has a cult status in Peru usually selling out all of their concerts.
Band members
edit- César Bustamante (Bass, 12-string guitar, Peruvian Percussion, Piano, Synthesisers, Korg MS-20, Organ, Mellotron, Arp OMNI, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards and Backing Vocals)
- Octavio Castillo (Keyboards, Flute, Steel guitar, Synthesisers, Korg MS-20, Arp OMNI, Piano, Mandolin, Quena, Hammond B3, Ocarina, Peruvian Percussion and Backing Vocals)
- Andrés Dulude (Vocals, 12 and 6-string Guitars, Acoustic Guitar)
- Jorge Duránd (Drums, Percussion, Peruvian Percussion and Backing Vocals)
- Luis Valderrama (Guitar, Mandolin)
Former members and freelancers
edit- Jose Eduardo Coello (Drums, Percussion) (1970-1972)
- Arturo Creamer (Drums 1978-1983)- 1 album recorded
- Harry Antón (Drums 1972-1978 and 1984-1985)- 1 single recorded
- Armando Pattroni (Drums 1986)
- Luis Salazar (Guitars 1984-1985)
- Giuliana Villanueva (Lead Vocals 1985-1986)
- Franjo Antich (Vocals 1982)
- Piñín Folgado (Vocals 1984-1985)- 1 single recorded
- Jorge Pardo (Vocals 1994-1995)
- Santino de la Torre (Vocals 1996-1998)- 1 album recorded
Discography
edit- Av. Larco (Arturo Creamer / Drums and Percussion) (1980)
- La nave blanca / Alrededor - 45 RPM single - (Piñín Folgado, Vocals / Harry Antón, Drums)
- Serranio (1988)
- Frágil (Compilation) (1990) Remastered (2007)
- Cuento Real (1990) Remastered (2007)
- Alunado (Santino de la Torre / Vocals) (1997)
- Sorpresa del Tiempo (Live with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Lima) (2003)
External links
edit- www.fragilperu.com Oficcial Web Site
- myspace.com/fragilband
- allmusic.com