Jumbo (band)

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Jumbo
Origin Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Genres Rock
Alternative rock
Years active1997–present
LabelsIndie/Independiente
MembersAlejandro Clemente Castillo Guerra
Jorge Tamez Chapa
Carlos Alfredo Castro Aradillas
Alberto Ramos Estrada
Iñigo (Trinidad Eneko)
Past membersEduardo David González Peláez
Enrique Demián González Peláez
Website http://www.jumbo.com.mx

Jumbo is the name of an Avanzada Regia [1] alternative rock band from Monterrey, Mexico. [2]

Contents

They were founded in May 1997 with the following lineup:

History

In the early 1990s, before the creation of Jumbo, Castillo, Charly, Eddie, Chuy Guerra, Javier Othón and René Garza formed a band called "Blueswagen" which played mainly covers of bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Pink Floyd, R.E.M., U2, The Police, Lenny Kravitz, Stone Temple Pilots and Red Hot Chili Peppers. They started gaining more fans and an increasing popularity, which led to playing bars and clubs and recording many demos. BMG obtained one of the demos and started looking for them. Later the band signed with them.

In 1996, Flip joined the band and in 1997 Bugs, Eddie's brother, returned from Quintana Roo, Mexico and also joined the band. They changed the band's name to "Jumbo", after an Asian baby boy named Jumbo Jin Li who weighed at the time approximately 50 kg.

In 1997 and 1998, they recorded their first album, "Restaurant", which included the singles "Monotransistor", "Siento que...", "Aquí" and "Fotografía", songs which were well received by the public. At that time they were greatly inspired by Gustavo Cerati's Bocanada album performance in the Metropolitan Theater. [1] They recorded the song "Lo dudo" for the album "Volcán: Tributo a José José", a tribute to José José, a legend in Mexico.

In 2000 they were part of the 17-city Revolucion Tour 2000, alongside Jaguares, La Gusana Ciega, Julieta Venegas and other Latin rock artists. Ernesto Lechner wrote in the Los Angeles Times: "Power-pop quintet Jumbo relies on its goofy lyrics and evocative hooks to create an indelible impression of sweet nostalgia". [3]

In May 2005, brothers Eddie and Bugs Wako left the band. Bugs moved with his wife to Los Angeles, while Eduardo left the band so he could pursue different musical projects. However, in September of that same year the remaining members with new drummer Beto Ramos released Gran panorámico, a greatest hits album with two new songs. [4]

Discography

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References

"Jumbo.com.mx". Jumbo official website. Retrieved June 10, 2005.

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