Elefante (Mexican band)

Elefante
Background information
OriginMexico City, Mexico
GenresRock en Español, Latin pop
Years active2000 (2000)–present
LabelsMarila Récords
MembersAhis
Ivan “Iguana” Suarez
Javier “Javi” Ortega
Rafael "Rafa" Loar
Alberto "G. Tracks" Pórtela
Past membersReyli Barba
Jorge Martínez Guevara
Websitewww.elefanteoficial.com

Elefante is an alternative rock and pop rock band formed in Mexico City in the early 1990s. They have released five albums, and their self-titled release was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award in 2005.

History

The group first came to prominence when they opened for Joaquín Sabina at a show at Mexico City's National Auditorium. After several tours of the Americas, opening for Shakira and Maná, their lead singer Reyli left to pursue a solo career in 2003.[1] As a replacement they recruited Jorge Martínez Guevara, former lead singer of the group Caos, who performed on their 2005 album Elefante. He left the group in 2007,[2] and songwriter/guitarist Rafael "Rafa" Loar and Javier “Javi” Ortega assumed vocal duties on subsequent releases.

Discography

References

  1. ^ "Reyli". LA Phil. June 2006. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  2. ^ "Elefante aplasta a sus vocalistas". El Siglo de Torreón (in Spanish). August 15, 2007. Retrieved March 23, 2014.


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