Delux | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico |
Genres | Pop rock |
Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | Sony BMG |
Members | Mo Pérez Leo Ramírez Nacho Rojas Luis “chocs” Campos |
Past members | Nacho (2001–2004) Alex Ortega (2004–2012) Jesse Huizar (2012–2015) Damian Davila (2002-2012) |
Website | www |
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