Cuca (band)
| Cuca | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal |
| Years active | 1990—Present |
| Labels | Universal Music |
| Associated acts | Forseps, Nata, Las Horas Muertas |
| Website | myspace.com/cucaconpelotas |
| Members |
José Fors Nacho González Galileo Ochoa Carlos Aviles |
| Past members | Alfonso Fors(temporary) |
Cuca is a Mexican rock & roll band from Guadalajara, Jalisco, that was formed in 1989 by musician and painter José Fors (vocals). Their first official concert according to the band was on February 14, 1990. Their first album, La Invasión de los Blátidos, set them apart from any other Mexican rock band, since the album contained irreverent, humorous, curse-word laden lyrics and aggressive sound, that at the time were not expected in Mexican music. "Cuca" is an apocope for cucaracha (cockroach) and "blátidos" means blattodea, which is the scientific name given to cockroachs.
In 1999, the band split for unspecified reasons. In March 2004, they reunited for a series of concerts in La Concha Acústica del Parque Agua Azul of Guadalajara which were edited into a new DVD titled VIVA CUCA.
Members
- José Fors (Vocals) + José Alberto Fors Ferro
- Nacho González (Drums) + Jesús Ignacio González Sevilla
- Galileo Ochoa (Guitar) + Óscar Galileo Ochoa Soto
- Carlos Aviles (Bass) + Carlos Gilberto Avilez Ortega
Other Members
- Alfonso Fors (Vocals in "La Racha") + Alfonso Fors Ferro
Discography
Studio albums
- La Invasión de los Blátidos (1992)
- Tu Cuca Madre Ataca de Nuevo (1993)
- La Racha (1995)
- El Cuarto de Cuca (1997)
- Con Pelotas (2006)
- La Venganza de Cucamonga (2015)
Live albums
- 2004: Viva Cuca
DVDs
- 2005: Viva Cuca DVD
Compilations
- Silencio=Muerte: Red Hot + Latin (1996)
- Rock Millenium (1999)
- La Buena Racha (1999)
- Rock en Español: Lo Mejor de Cuca (2001)
- Este es tu Rock: Cuca (2006)
Singles
| Year | Single | México singles | Colombia Charts | U.S. Modern Rock | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | "Cara de Pizza" | 4 | - | - | La Invasión de los Blátidos |
| 1992 | "El Son del Dolor" | 1 | 8 | 23 | La Invasión de los Blátidos |
| 1993 | "Mujer Cucaracha" | 9 | 14 | - | Tu Cuca Madre Ataca de Nuevo |
| 1995 | "Insecticida al Suicida" | 3 | 9 | - | La Racha |
| 1997 | "Tu Flor" | 1 | 7 | 5 | El Cuarto de Cuca |
| 2006 | "Mátame Antes" | 3 | - | - | Con Pelotas |
External links
- Short report about Cuca's reunion
- Online interview with the band, reminiscing their first concerts and various questions