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Amparo Llanos
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| Birth name | Amparo Llanos Fayos |
| Also known as | Amparo |
| Born | 27 May 1965 Madrid |
| Origin | Madrid, Spain |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1992–present |
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| Associated acts | Dover |
Amparo Llanos Fayos (born May 27, 1965) is a talented Spanish musician. She is known as a guitarist and songwriter. Amparo was a key member of the Spanish rock band Dover. She led the band alongside her sister, Cristina.
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Amparo Llanos: A Musician's Journey
Early Life and Influences
Before starting the band Dover, Amparo worked in her mother's shop in Majadahonda. She also studied history and journalism for a while. Amparo shared that she left her studies because she was quite shy.
Her musical inspirations include famous bands like The Beatles, R.E.M, and Nirvana. These groups helped shape her unique sound.
Forming the Band Dover
Amparo Llanos co-founded Dover in 1992. The band included her sister Cristina on vocals and guitar. Jesús Antúnez played the drums, and Alvaro Díez played the bass.
Dover released their first album, Sister, in 1995. It was a slow start for the band, selling about 700 copies.
Rising to Fame
Two years later, in 1997, Dover released their second album, Devil Came to Me. This album became a huge success! It sold an amazing 800,000 copies. This made Dover a very popular band in Spain.
They continued to release successful albums like Late at Night (1999) and I Was Dead for 7 Weeks in the City of Angels (2001). In 2003, they released The Flame.
Exploring New Sounds
In 2006, Dover released Follow the City Lights. With this album, the band changed their musical style. They started to include more electronic sounds in their music.
A few years later, in 2010, they released I Ka Kené. This album had a strong influence from African music. It showed how much Dover loved to experiment with different sounds.
Returning to Rock Roots
In February 2015, Dover released their album Complications. With this album, they went back to their original rock sound. This was exciting for many fans who loved their earlier rock music.
Amparo's Role Behind the Scenes
Amparo was not just a musician; she also helped manage the band. She talked with their managers and record labels. She even helped sign other music groups for the label Loli Jackson Records. Amparo also took the time to handwrite letters to fans while on tour. This showed her dedication to their supporters.
See also
In Spanish: Amparo Llanos para niños
