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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Victor Bereciartua |
| Born | 26 November 1948 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Genres | Heavy metal, blues, blues rock, hard rock, |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar, Bass |
Victor Bereciartua [1] (born 26 November, 1948), better known by his stage name Vitico, is an Argentine musician. He is best known for being the lead singer of Viticus, an Argentine rock band that was created in 2002 in Tigre. [2]
Vitico played the bass guitar in various bands (Los Mods, Alta Tensión, La Joven Guardia) until joined "Billy Bond y su Pesada del Rock and Roll". The 1970s were spent in England, where he played briefly in Bad Company.
Upon his return, in 1980, summoned him to integrate Riff , the continuation of Pappo's Blues. Recorded four albums until 1984. That same year he began his solo career, which was recorded Ha llegado la hora. At the same time, were made his solo shows, was recalled by Pappo Riff for returning.
In late 2002 formed Viticus, his new band and also play of several concerts tribute to Riff.
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