Kiko Veneno
Encyclopedia
José María López Sanfeliu (April 3, 1952) born in Figueres
, Girona
is a Spanish
musician better known by his stage name
Kiko Veneno
finally settling down in Seville
. He got the nickname Kiko while studying at university. He studied History and philosophy and after graduating, travelled through Europe and the US. During his travels he attended concerts of artists like Frank Zappa
, and Bob Dylan
which influenced his style. Still, also during these years he rediscovered flamenco
. In 1975 he formed the group Veneno with brothers Rafael and Raimundo Amador. In 1977 they produced the eponymous album Veneno produced by Ricardo Pachon. Although not a great hit at the time it is now considered a classic Spanish album.
In 1979 he collaborated with Camarón de la Isla
, the famous gypsy flamenco singer, on the classic album La leyenda del tiempo.
In 1982 he published his first solo album Seré Mecánico por Ti, produced by Jose Luis de Carlos, which had a poor commercial performance. During the 1980s he continued to publish songs but due to lack of commercial success he had to supplement his music working for the council of Seville
.
The most successful part of his career started in 1992 when he signed BMG-Ariola and released his albums Échate un cantecito (1992) and Está muy bien eso del cariño, both produced by Joe Dworniak. The first album produced several hits like "En Un Mercedes Blanco" and "Joselito". The success of these albums allowed him to devote himself full-time to music.
In 1992, Kiko sponsored the creation of a group that would be called Mártires del Compás, formed by Chico Ocaña, Raul Rodriguez and Jose Caraoscura. Disagreements between Ocana and Kiko meant that the group split in two: Ocaña took the name of the group and went solo, and Raul Rodriguez and Jose Caraoscura (Kiko in the background) formed Caraoscura. They released an album in 1995 entitled ¿Qué es lo que quieres de mí?.
In 1999 he toured Argentina
to give a series of concerts which were a critical success. After three more records Kiko ended his contract with Ariola and decided to produce future music himself.
In September 2005 he released El Hombre Invisible. Ever since, he has mostly collaborated with other musicians, while releasing his own new songs only via digital download
.
In 2006 he formed the group G5 along Los Delinqüentes, Tomasito
and Muchachito Bombo Infierno.
Figueres
Figueres is the capital of the comarca of Alt Empordà, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain.The town is the birthplace of artist Salvador Dalí, and houses the Teatre-Museu Gala Salvador Dalí, a large museum designed by Dalí himself which attracts many visitors...
, Girona
Girona (province)
Girona is a province of north-eastern Spain, in the northern part of the autonomous community of Catalonia. It is bordered by the provinces of Barcelona and Lleida, and by France and the Mediterranean Sea....
is a Spanish
Spain
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musician better known by his stage name
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Kiko Veneno
Biography
He was brought up in a military home in Figueres, grew up in CádizCádiz
Cadiz is a city and port in southwestern Spain. It is the capital of the homonymous province, one of eight which make up the autonomous community of Andalusia....
finally settling down in Seville
Seville
Seville is the artistic, historic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia and of the province of Seville. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir, with an average elevation of above sea level...
. He got the nickname Kiko while studying at university. He studied History and philosophy and after graduating, travelled through Europe and the US. During his travels he attended concerts of artists like Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa
Frank Vincent Zappa was an American composer, singer-songwriter, electric guitarist, record producer and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa wrote rock, jazz, orchestral and musique concrète works. He also directed feature-length films and music videos, and designed...
, and Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, musician, poet, film director and painter. He has been a major and profoundly influential figure in popular music and culture for five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly...
which influenced his style. Still, also during these years he rediscovered flamenco
Flamenco
Flamenco is a genre of music and dance which has its foundation in Andalusian music and dance and in whose evolution Andalusian Gypsies played an important part....
. In 1975 he formed the group Veneno with brothers Rafael and Raimundo Amador. In 1977 they produced the eponymous album Veneno produced by Ricardo Pachon. Although not a great hit at the time it is now considered a classic Spanish album.
In 1979 he collaborated with Camarón de la Isla
Camarón de la Isla
Camarón de la Isla , was the stage name of a spanish flamenco singer José Monje Cruz who is sometimes also credited as Camarón de la Isla....
, the famous gypsy flamenco singer, on the classic album La leyenda del tiempo.
In 1982 he published his first solo album Seré Mecánico por Ti, produced by Jose Luis de Carlos, which had a poor commercial performance. During the 1980s he continued to publish songs but due to lack of commercial success he had to supplement his music working for the council of Seville
Seville
Seville is the artistic, historic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia and of the province of Seville. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir, with an average elevation of above sea level...
.
The most successful part of his career started in 1992 when he signed BMG-Ariola and released his albums Échate un cantecito (1992) and Está muy bien eso del cariño, both produced by Joe Dworniak. The first album produced several hits like "En Un Mercedes Blanco" and "Joselito". The success of these albums allowed him to devote himself full-time to music.
In 1992, Kiko sponsored the creation of a group that would be called Mártires del Compás, formed by Chico Ocaña, Raul Rodriguez and Jose Caraoscura. Disagreements between Ocana and Kiko meant that the group split in two: Ocaña took the name of the group and went solo, and Raul Rodriguez and Jose Caraoscura (Kiko in the background) formed Caraoscura. They released an album in 1995 entitled ¿Qué es lo que quieres de mí?.
In 1999 he toured Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
to give a series of concerts which were a critical success. After three more records Kiko ended his contract with Ariola and decided to produce future music himself.
In September 2005 he released El Hombre Invisible. Ever since, he has mostly collaborated with other musicians, while releasing his own new songs only via digital download
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
.
In 2006 he formed the group G5 along Los Delinqüentes, Tomasito
Tomasito
Tomasito, is a singer born in Jerez de la Frontera. His real name is Tomás Moreno Romero, and was born in 1969. His music style is a very personal mixture of flamenco and some other rhythms: pop, rock, hip hop, funky, etc.- Albums :Som eo f his albums are:...
and Muchachito Bombo Infierno.
Kiko Veneno
- Seré mecánico por ti (Epic, 1981).
- "Si tú, si yo" (Epic, 1984) - maxisingle.
- Pequeño salvaje (Nuevos Medios, 1987).
- Échate un cantecito (BMG Ariola, 1992).
- Está muy bien eso del cariño (BMG, 1995).
- Punta Paloma (BMG, 1997).
- Puro veneno (BMG, 1998)
- La familia pollo (BMG, 2000).
- El hombre invisible (Nuevos Medios, 2005).
G5
- Tucaratupapi (2007), with Los Delinqüentes, Muchachito Bombo Infierno and TomasitoTomasitoTomasito, is a singer born in Jerez de la Frontera. His real name is Tomás Moreno Romero, and was born in 1969. His music style is a very personal mixture of flamenco and some other rhythms: pop, rock, hip hop, funky, etc.- Albums :Som eo f his albums are:...