Hey folks! How have you been? I hope you all have been great. I am very excited to discuss today’s topic, ‘’Mexican rock bands’’. It is one of those topics that I have been longing to write about. Finally today I got the chance to discuss Mexican rock bands.
First of all, you tell me have you ever been to Mexico? It is the place that is best known for its rich culture, ancient ruins, dazzling beaches, and incredible cuisine. Apart from all this it is also best known for the greatest Mexican Rock bands. However, this piece of article will let you know about 15 such best-ever Mexican rock bands that all musical freaks must have heard about.
The list consists of big names such as Maldita Vecindad, Molotov, and Cafe Tacvba, etc. furthermore, I have added a little intro about each band mentioned in the list, and along with this I also have added the best-ever songs by each band. So your search ends here for the best Mexican rock bands, hence without any further delay let’s dive straight into the list of Mexican rock bands.
1- Maldita Vecindad
The band has a net worth of $6.24 million. Maldita Vecindad is also known by the name “la Maldita”. However, the band was formed in Mexico City, Mexico. The band follows a list of genres: Rock en Espanol and ska. Furthermore, most of the band members were born in Mexico City, which is why they are well known for the musical taste that people adore in their town. This really has helped them in creating excellent music for Mexican musical freaks.
The best hits of the band include
- Tono
- La maldita vecindad
- El barzon
- kumbala
2- Molotov
Molotov revenue was $98.7k in 2022. This particular band was formed in 1995 in Mexico City. This band’s specialty is that they are best known for blending heavy basslines, flamenco guitar riffs, and turntable scratches. In addition to this, they are also regarded as the Latin response to Rage Against The Machine. Furthermore, most of their songs are politically inspired.
The best hits of the band include
- Frijolero
- Puto
- Chinga tu madre
- Gimme that power
- Voto Latino
3- Café Tacvba
To begin with, the band was formed in 1989 and its revenue is $19.5K in 2023. well, It is an approximate forecast and could vary in the range between $15.2K – $23.8K. Furthermore, the list of genres that the band follows is Alternative rock, Latin Alternative, Latin rock, and Latin Hip-Hop. However, at present, the band consists of 4 members.
Their first album, “cafe Tacvba”, was a big hit. Following this, the band released several other albums which equally became popular.
The best hits of the band include
- Eres
- Como te extrano mi amor
- Las Flores
- La ingrate
- Quiero ver
4- Maná
This particular band is from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and was formed in 1986. At present, the band consists of 4 members namely, vocalist/guitarist Fher Olvera, drummer Alex González, guitarist Sergio Vallín and bassist Juan Calleros.
Furthermore, The band has a net worth of $10 million. Let me also tell you about their accolades that can surely give you a jaw-dropping feel. well, the band has earned four Grammy Awards, seven Latin Grammy Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards Latin America, six Premios Juventud awards, fourteen Billboard Latin Music Awards, and fifteen Premios Lo Nuestro awards to date.
The best hits of the band include
- Mariposa traicionera
- Come te deseo
- Si no te hubieras ido
- Rayando EL Sol
MUST READ – 15 Famous Irish punk bands Of All Time
5- Caifanes
Achieving international fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s was not a cakewalk. Hence, This band is globally known for achieving international fame during that particular time. However, the list of genres that the band is best at is as follows: alternative rock, post-punk, pop rock, progressive rock, and gothic rock.
Furthermore, earlier the band consists of 5 members, nevertheless now the band has 3 members only. Undoubtedly, the legacy of the band is unbeatable as it has a huge influence on popular culture and on the Mexican rock scene as well.
The best hits of the band include
- La celula que explota
- Viento
- Aqui no es asi
- Nubes
6- Panteón Rococó
Talking about the only genre that the band follows is ska. However, the band was formed in 1995. In addition to this, the band is huge and consists of 9 members and they all together create magic whenever they perform on stage, for instance, the band has a wonderful vocalist, bassist, guitarist, drummer, etc. This makes the band rock at international levels. Moreover, talking about the band’s musical style, it blends various types of popular music and creates its own unique form of musical style.
The best hits of the band include,
- La carencia
- Vendedora de caricias
- La dosis perfecta
- La rubia y el demonio
7- El Tri
The list of genres that the band follows is rock, rock and roll, hard rock, acoustic rock, blues rock, blues, and psychedelic rock. However, the band was formed in 1968 and it has 6 members. Furthermore, to date, the band has released several such albums in Mexico which have gold-certified. It has been one of the most influential rock bands in reshaping the Mexican rock band. Apart from this, they are also known to be “three souls in my mind”.
The best hits of the band include
- Triste cancion
- Las piedras rodantes
- Pobre sonador
- Cuando tu no estas
8- Zoé
The list of genres that the band follows is alternative rock, neo-psychedelia, psychedelic rock, and space rock. However, this Mexican band consists of 5 members.
The band has also won a grammy and a Latin award. Furthermore, the band was formed in 1997 in Mexico City itself. In addition to this, the band has also released several albums and their recent album was Programaton.
The best hits of the band include
- Sone
- Luna
- Arrullo de estrellas
- Nada
- No me destruyas
9- Los Teen Tops
To benign with the list of genres that the band is best at are Rock and Roll and Balada. The band was formed in 1958 and is still active which is commendable. However, the band consists of 7 members. The band became very popular in the early 1960s as it was considered the explorer of the rock music movement. The band is still continuing to be led by Jesus ‘Tuti’ Martinez, who is trying their best to maintain the band’s legacy.
The best hits of the band include,
- El Rock De La Cárcel
- Popotitos
- Presumida
- La plaga
READ MORE – 20 Best British Rock Bands Of All Time
10- Botellita de Jerez
The list of genres that the band follows is rock, cumbia, son, and Guacarrock. However, the band was formed in 1982. Although, at present, the band is not active as it was active only in b/w 1982-1997, and 2005-2013. The band was phenomenal at creating traditional music like mariachi and son which altogether created another musical genre named Guacarrock.
The best hits of the band include,
- Alarmala De Tos
- Jefe De Jefes
- Asalto Chido
11- Tijuana No!
The only genre that the band follows is Ska. However, the band was active b/w 1989-2002. It comprised 5 members. Apart from this, it was highly influenced by The Clash, sex pistols, and other bands. In addition to this, earlier the name of the band was Radio Chantaje which means blackmail radio. Later on, the band changed it to No, and then further changed it to Tijuana No, insane! Unfortunately, the band officially disbanded in December 2002 because of certain reasons which only they know.
The best hits of the band include,
- Pobre de ti
- La Vaka
- Probe de ti
- Pobre de ti
12- Santa Sabina
This Mexican band has been active since 1989. When the band was formed, it consisted of 6 members, nevertheless, at present, the band is left with only three members namely, Alex Otaola, Juan Sebastian Lach Lau, and Rita Guerrero. Furthermore, Their first albums, Santa Sabina (1992), Símbolos (1994), and Babel (1996) were all hits.
The best hits of the band include,
- Azul casi morado
- Babel
- Nos queremos morir
- olvido
13- Phobia
The band was formed in 1987. The list of genres that the band follows is Rock en Espanol and alternative rock. However, the band consists of 5 members. Most of their tracks are heavily influenced by the 80’s new wave. In addition to this, they are also best known for their ironic and humorous tracks. Furthermore, people often wonder why the band has chosen such a name. Well, it is because the word phobia depicts fear and insecurities. Apart from this the band also released their self-titled album, Fobia.
The best hits of the band include,
- Vivo
- El microbiota
- Hoy tengo miedo
- Veneno vil
14- Jaguares
This Mexican rock band is a winner of the grammy and Latin awards. However, the band was formed by Caifane’s lead singer Saul Hernandez. Their first album, El Equilibrio de Los Jaguares, was a big hit and it further helped the band to garner huge popularity. At present, the band consists of 5 members. The list of genres that the band is great at are as follows, alternative rock, Mexican rock, post-punk, and rock en Espanol.
The best hits of the band include
- Te lo pido por favor
- Fin
- Detrás de los cerros
- No dejes queue
READ MORE – 15 Best Female Rock Bands You Probably Don’t Know
15- El Gran Silencio
The band has a net worth of $17 million. The specialty of this band is that it mixes a variety of rock influences with regional music forms. In the Avanzada Regia musical movement, the band played a crucial part during the 1990s and 2000s. At present, the band has 5 members. Their first album named “Campa Valdez”, was released in 1999 and it was a big hit.
The best hits of the band include
- Sound system municipal
- Sitting on top of the world
- Song bomb
- Flow connection
