Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota
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| 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!
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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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Skay Beilinson was the first to start a solo music career.
See also
In Spanish: Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota para niños
