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Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota
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Background information
Also known as Los Redondos
Los Redonditos de Ricota
Patricio Rey
Origin La Plata, Buenos Aires
Genres Post-punk, new wave, rock
Years active 1976–2001
Labels Wormo
Del Cielito
Patricio Rey Discos
Associated acts Sumo, Divididos, Dulces 16, La Cofradía de la Flor Solar, Claudia Puyó, Los Toreros Muertos
Past members Indio Solari
Skay Beilinson
Semilla Bucciarelli
Walter Sidotti
Sergio Dawi
Willy Crook
Hernán Aramberri
Andrés Teochiaridis<
Tito "Fargo" D´Aviero
Daniel "Piojo" Ávalos
Conejo Jolivet
Roddy Castro
César "El pipa" Barboza
Daniel Fenton

Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, often called Los Redondos, was a super famous rock band from La Plata, Argentina. They were active from the mid-1970s until the early 2000s. This band really shaped Argentinian rock music. They also had a huge and very loyal fanbase!

What's in a Name?

Have you ever wondered about the band's unique name? It's quite a story!

Who is Patricio Rey?

Patricio Rey isn't a real person. It's like a made-up character or a group idea that the band used. For a long time, many people thought Patricio Rey was the real name of the lead singer, Indio Solari. But that wasn't true! It was part of the band's mysterious style.

What are "Redonditos de Ricota"?

The second part of the name, Los redonditos de ricota, means "the small ricotta 'roundies'". This sounds like a tasty treat, right? It's actually a type of homemade pastry. These pastries are filled with ricotta cheese and are, you guessed it, round!

How the Band Got Its Name

The band's name came from a friend named Edgardo Gaudini, also known as "el Doce." He was famous for making these delicious ricotta pastries. He would often share them for free at the band's first concerts. One time, the concert organizer needed a name for the band playing. On the spot, they decided to use the name of that yummy dish. And so, "Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota" was born!

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