Fher Olvera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fher Olvera
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Olvera performing in Denver, 2023
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| Birth name | José Fernando Emilio Olvera Sierra |
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| Born | 8 December 1959 Puebla, Mexico |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, activist, philanthropist |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 1978 – present |
| Labels | Warner Music México |
| Associated acts | Maná Sombrero Verde |
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Fher Olvera, born on December 8, 1959, is a famous Mexican musician and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer, a guitarist, and a composer for the popular rock band Maná.
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Fher Olvera's Musical Journey
Starting Out in Music
Fher Olvera started his music journey when he was a teenager in Guadalajara, Mexico. He played with his friends Gustavo Orozco and the Calleros brothers: Ulises, Juan Diego, and Abraham. In the early 1980s, they formed a band called Sombrero Verde.
Forming the Band Maná
Later, Abraham Calleros and Gustavo Orozco decided to do other things. Fher continued making music with Juan Diego Calleros (who played bass) and Ulises Calleros (who played lead guitar). They also added a new member, Alejandro González, on drums. In 1987, the band changed its name to Maná.
The current members of Maná are:
- Fher Olvera — He sings lead vocals and plays electric, acoustic, and rhythm guitar, plus the harmonica.
- Alex González — He plays drums and sings backup vocals.
- Juan Calleros — He plays bass and acoustic bass guitar.
- Sergio Vallín — He plays electric and acoustic guitar.
Fher Olvera's Life Outside Music
Fher Olvera has a child named Dalí. He keeps a very close friendship with his bandmates, especially Ulises Calleros and Alex González.
In 2022, Fher Olvera made a special appearance during Coldplay's "Music of the Spheres" tour. He sang the song "Rayando el Sol" with the Coldplay members. This happened at the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Jalisco, on March 29, 2022.
External Links
- www.mana.com.mx
See also
In Spanish: Fernando Olvera para niños
