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What is the best Mexican rock?

Rock en español (Spanish-language rock) or rock mexicano (Mexican rock) is a popular music genre in Mexico and some other countries in the Hispanic Americas. It originated in the 1950s, blending traditional Mexican melodies and rhythms with rock music from the United States and, to a lesser extent, the United Kingdom. This led to the creation of some sub-genres, like Rock progresivo (Progressive Rock) and Rock urbano (Urban Rock).

Rock mexicano was a revolutionary movement that broke with traditional and romantic song schemes, and that introduced new themes and sounds to the Mexican mainstream. One of its most important figures was Javier Bátiz, who began his musical career in the early 1960s, mixing blues with Mexican folklore.

Also, a key musician for the consolidation of rock was Roberto "El Loco" Valdés, who founded bands like "Los Dug Dug's" and "La Revolución de Emiliano Zapata". But the main pioneer of Mexican rock was Rockdrigo González. His poetic and protest lyrics made him a controversial character in the Mexican society.

Another key year was 1985, as the genre became one of the most important in Mexico. That was the year when Maldita Vecindad, a band formed by members of a theatre company from Mexcio City, released their successful debut album. In those days, Rock in Español was taking part into big festivals like Rock en Rio, and had its own festival too, called: Rock en Tu Idioma.

In 1991, the Mexican band, Mana, released their first hit, "Rayando El Sol". This was the first of a series of albums that would later launch them to international stardom.

Some iconic Mexican rock bands:

- Café Tacvba

- Caifanes

- Zoé

- Jaguares

- Molotov

- La Maldita Vecindad y los hijos del quinto patio

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