Malo

Formed in San Francisco in the early 1970s, Malo became a defining force in Chicano rock, blending Latin rhythms with jazz, blues, and psychedelic rock. Led by guitarist Jorge Santana, the younger brother of Carlos Santana, the band emerged from members of local groups Malibu and Naked Lunch, solidifying their sound with a powerful horn section influenced by Blood, Sweat & Tears and Chicago. Their biggest hit, "Suavecito" (1972), became a West Coast anthem and a Billboard Top 20 hit, propelling their self-titled debut album to success. Malo continued to gain popularity in Latin America with songs like "Chevere," "Nena," "Pana," and "Cafe," while its members, including Richard Bean, Abel Zarate, and Pablo Tellez, became key figures in Latin rock. Despite lineup changes, Malo remained active, with a resurgence in the 1990s marked by the albums SeƱorita (1995) and Rocks The Rockies (1998). Their legacy continued into the 2000s with live recordings like Malo en Vivo (2004) and Live (2006).

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