Los Saicos

Famous for their song Demolición, Los Saicos were a Peruvian rock band that made it big in the mid '60's. The band was short lived, recording only a dozen songs before breaking up and going their own seperate ways. Now, as the band's recognition has spread around the world, this small band has now earned the title as the world's first punk rock band.



Style
Not intending to be a punk rock band, the sound of Los Saicos comes from a place of youth and frustration. The background music has a classic 60's, sufer tone, supporting often gravely vocals and sometimes just screams and shouts. Ironically, their sound can also be compared to American bands starting up at the same time or even later.

Early Years
These four Peruvian band members met in 1960 in a city called Lince in Lima, Peru. Inspired by Elvis and the Beatles, Los Saicos aimed to express their anger and rebellious thoughts through rock music. Beginning in 1964, Los Saicos started performing their songs on stage, radio, and even television programs. They sang about destruction and murder to small audiences who would loudly cheer them on. Unfortunately their fame only lasted until 1966 when they decided to move on from their wild youthful years and into a more stable career. From there, the first punk rock band scattered to try and live out their new normal lives.

Revitalization
The revitalization of this band began in 1988, when a Peruvian fan of theirs brought Los Saicos' records to the national radio station in Spain. From there, Los Saicos' first album ''Demolition! The Complete Recordings ''was born; a collection of all songs from their singles in the 60's. Soon after, the members met up for a long awaited reunion, all present with the exception of Carpio who passed away due to natural causes. Once the 2000's hit, Los Saicos gained even more traction and to this day, their global fan base is still rapidly expanding.

Members

 * César "Papi" Castrillón, bass
 * Erwin Flores, lead vocals
 * Pancho Guevara, drummer
 * Roland Carpio, guitarrist

Discography

 * Come On
 * Ana
 * Demolición
 * Lonely Star
 * Camisa de Fuerza
 * Cementario
 * Te amo
 * Fugitivo de Alcatraz
 * Salvaje
 * El Entierro de los Gatos
 * Besando a Otra
 * Intensamente