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Álex Lora says narcocorridos are just 'revolted rock 'n' roll'
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Álex Lora, the legendary frontman of Mexican rock band El Tri, stated that contemporary genres like narcocorridos and urban music are essentially "rocanroles revolcados" (revolted rock 'n' roll) commercialized for wider audiences. Source: eldiado Source: infobae
The statement
In an interview with EFE, Lora explained: "Toda la música que existe en este momento: la música urbana, los narcocorridos, todo eso, pues no son más que rocanroles revolcados y comercializados." At 73, he sees rock as a source of irreverence and youth, contrasting it with commercial music.
Tour and legacy
Lora will embark on a European tour "Adicto al Rocanrol" in October 2026, with shows in Madrid (Oct 8) and Barcelona (Oct 12), marking 58 years since he began playing rock in 1968. He has released 55 albums and first visited Spain in 1986, sharing stages with Latin rock icons.
Personal milestone
On July 25, Lora plans to renew his wedding vows for the 13th time with his wife Chela Lora during a concert at Mexico City's Palacio de los Deportes, calling it a historic event as it will occur during a live show. Source: eldiado Source: infobae
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“"Toda la música que existe en este momento: la música urbana, los narcocorridos, todo eso, pues no son más que rocanroles revolcados y comercializados para tratar de hacerlos llegar a un mayor número de gente"”
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“"En uno de esos versos que le salen solos revela que en el género, como los Rolling Stones o Paul McCartney, encuentra la 'fuente de la juventud', pero sobre todo la 'irreverencia'"”
eldiado↗
“"La número 13, reveló, ocurrirá el 25 de julio en el Palacio de los Deportes. 'Será algo histórico porque, que yo sepa, nunca nadie ha renovado votos en una tocada'"”