Oscar Moro facts for kids
Óscar Moro (born January 24, 1948 – died July 11, 2006) was a very important Argentine rock drummer. He helped shape the sound of rock music in Argentina.
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Early Life and First Band
Óscar Moro was born and grew up in Rosario, Argentina. When he was young, he became friends with Litto Nebbia. In 1966, Óscar, Litto, and three other friends formed a band called Los Gatos. This group was one of the very first rock and roll bands in Argentina.
Los Gatos became famous for playing music all night long. They wrote most of their own songs. Many of these songs were created in a well-known café called "La Perla del Once" in Buenos Aires.
"La Balsa" and Early Success
One of their most famous songs was "La balsa" (which means The Raft). Litto Nebbia and another songwriter named Tanguito wrote this song together on May 2, 1967. When it was released on July 3, it sold over 250,000 copies! This was a huge success.
Los Gatos was the first Argentine rock group to become well-known outside of their home country. Their first albums are seen as the beginning of Argentine rock music.
New Bands and Musical Journeys
Los Gatos broke up in 1970. After that, Óscar Moro joined other exciting music projects.
Color Humano and La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros
First, he played with Edelmiro Molinari, who was a guitarist from another famous band called Almendra. They formed a band called Color Humano.
In 1976, Óscar joined forces with Charly García, a very talented musician who played keyboards and sang. They formed a band called La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros.
Serú Girán: A Legendary Band
Then, in 1978, Óscar Moro and Charly García started a new band called Serú Girán. This band became the most popular Argentine rock band of their time. They were incredibly successful and loved by many fans.
After Serú Girán broke up in 1982, Óscar continued to play music. He worked with León Gieco and other musicians. He also explored different sounds, including African rhythms, with bassist 'Beto' Satragni in a special album released in 1982.
Later Career and Legacy
Óscar Moro kept playing music throughout the 1980s. In 1984, he joined Alejandro Lerner. The next year, in 1985, he played with Pappo's metal band, Riff.
His last band was called Revólver. Sadly, Óscar Moro was already having health problems at this time. He passed away in his home in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires in 2006. He was 58 years old. Óscar Moro is remembered as one of the most important and influential drummers in Argentine rock history.
