Divididos
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Divididos is an Argentine rock
band.
The band was formed in 1988 after the death of Luca Prodan
and the consequent dissolution of the band Sumo
. Ricardo Mollo (vocals, guitar
) and Diego Arnedo (bass guitar
) joined drummer
Gustavo Collado to form a band named "La División" (The Division), which would be later called "Divididos".
The group is dubbed La Aplanadora del Rock (The Leveller of Rock) and is known for mixing rock music
with Argentine folk music
, and cryptic, hard-to-get lyrics. The most successful point on the band's career came with the 1993 record La era de la boludez (The age of idiocy).
Other than founding members Mollo and Arnedo, different drummer
s have completed the normal trio: Gustavo Collado (1988–1990); Federico Gil Solá (1990–1995); Jorge Araujo (1995–2004); and since 2004, Catriel Ciavarella.
The band has recorded a number of covers, such as Voodoo Child
by Jimi Hendrix
and Light My Fire
by The Doors
. Covers not committed to CDs include I Want You (She's So Heavy)
and Day Tripper
by The Beatles
. In their shows, Divididos has played songs such as "Rock and Roll" and "Moby Dick" (Led Zeppelin
), and "Little Wing" (Jimi Hendrix
). The band also covers some Sumo
songs, usually in medley format.
In 2005, the band received the Platinum Konex Award
as best Rock Group of the 1995-2005 decade, distinction shared with Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota
.
Argentine rock
Argentine rock , is composed or made by Argentine bands or artists, in the Spanish language. For nearly half a century it has been a major popular genre, and it is considered part of the popular music tradition of Argentina alongside Argentine Tango, and Argentine folk music.The moment when...
band.
The band was formed in 1988 after the death of Luca Prodan
Luca Prodan
Luca Prodan was a Scottish musician.He was the son of an Italian father and a Scottish mother, born in Rome after the return of the Prodan family from China, where Luca's father had set up a prosperous business becoming an expert in ancient Chinese pottery, because of the Japanese invasion...
and the consequent dissolution of the band Sumo
Sumo (band)
Sumo was a 1980s Argentine alternative rock band, merging post-punk with reggae and ska. Headed by Italian-born Luca Prodan, it remained underground for most of its short activity, but was extremely influential in shaping contemporary Argentine rock. Sumo introduced British post-punk to the...
. Ricardo Mollo (vocals, guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
) and Diego Arnedo (bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
) joined drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
Gustavo Collado to form a band named "La División" (The Division), which would be later called "Divididos".
The group is dubbed La Aplanadora del Rock (The Leveller of Rock) and is known for mixing rock music
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
with Argentine folk music
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
, and cryptic, hard-to-get lyrics. The most successful point on the band's career came with the 1993 record La era de la boludez (The age of idiocy).
Other than founding members Mollo and Arnedo, different drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
s have completed the normal trio: Gustavo Collado (1988–1990); Federico Gil Solá (1990–1995); Jorge Araujo (1995–2004); and since 2004, Catriel Ciavarella.
The band has recorded a number of covers, such as Voodoo Child
Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
"Voodoo Child " is the closing track on Electric Ladyland, the third and final album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The song is known for its wah-wah-heavy guitar work. It is #101 on Rolling Stone's list of 500 greatest songs of all time....
by Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter...
and Light My Fire
Light My Fire
"Light My Fire" is a song by The Doors which was recorded in August 1966 and released the first week of January 1967 on the Doors' debut album. Released as a single in April, it spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and one week on the Cash Box Top 100, nearly a year after...
by The Doors
The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore, and guitarist Robby Krieger...
. Covers not committed to CDs include I Want You (She's So Heavy)
I Want You (She's So Heavy)
"I Want You " is a song by The Beatles, from their album Abbey Road. It was written by John Lennon, although credited to Lennon–McCartney....
and Day Tripper
Day Tripper
"Day Tripper" is a song by The Beatles, released as a double A-side single with "We Can Work It Out". Both songs were recorded during the sessions for the Rubber Soul album...
by The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
. In their shows, Divididos has played songs such as "Rock and Roll" and "Moby Dick" (Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
), and "Little Wing" (Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter...
). The band also covers some Sumo
Sumo (band)
Sumo was a 1980s Argentine alternative rock band, merging post-punk with reggae and ska. Headed by Italian-born Luca Prodan, it remained underground for most of its short activity, but was extremely influential in shaping contemporary Argentine rock. Sumo introduced British post-punk to the...
songs, usually in medley format.
In 2005, the band received the Platinum Konex Award
Konex Award
Konex Foundation awards, or simple Konex awards are cultural awards from the Konex Foundation to Argentine cultural personalities.Created in 1980, where conceived as a way to reward the Argentine personalities and institutions of different fields, as well as to stimulate the beginners.Even though...
as best Rock Group of the 1995-2005 decade, distinction shared with Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota
Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota
Patricio Rey y Sus Redonditos de Ricota were an independent rock band originally from La Plata, Argentina whose tours in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s drew a cult-like following....
.
Discography
- 40 dibujos ahí en el piso (1989)
- Acariciando lo áspero (1991)
- La era de la boludezLa era de la boludez"La era de la boludez" is a studio album released in 1993 by Argentine rock band Divididos. It contains a lot of the most famous songs by the group, as "El arriero" , "¿Qué ves?" and "Salir a comprar".- Track listing :...
(1993) - Otroletravaladna (1995)
- Divididos (1996)
- Gol de mujer (1998)
- 10 (1999)
- Narigón del siglo (2000)
- Viveza criolla (2000)
- Vengo del placard de otro (2003)
- Oro (2003)
- Vivo acá (2003)
- Canciones de cuna al palo (2004)
- Vianda de ayer (2004)
- Obras cumbres (2006)
- Amapola del '66 (2010)