Radio Pirata
Radio Pirata was a Rock en Español band from Puerto Rico. Rucco Gandía formed the band in 1994.
The band achieved success with hit songs like "El Loco" (The Madman). It was then that Fonovisa signed them up to release their first album. The album spawned hits like "No Me Dejes Así" (Don't Leave Me Like This) "Historia Real" (Real History) and the #1 Hit “Todavía”. They won a Tu Música award in 1995 for Best Record and a Gold Momo in 1996 for Best Local Rock Band. In 1998 they followed with their second album, "Todavía" (Still).
See also
- Rucco Gandía
- Rock en Español
- Puerto Rican rock
Radio Pirata debut was in 1993 and it was the first Puerto Rican rock band to perform at the "Centro de Bellas Artes", Puerto Rico's most prestigious venue. Arguably the best live band at the time, their influence on current and future musicians and bands was undeniable: Raül Reyes Versatility & Geniuses on lead vocals & rhythm guitars, Gandia’s melodic bass lines, Roberto Torres’ guitar licks, Roberto “Bobby” Trinidad on percussion, Nitayno Arayoán’s aggressive drumming and Rafael Carrasquillo’s forward thinking keyboard arrangements gave the band an unusual and unique sound. the group had a great success from its beginnings in 93 to 97 following the departure of its main vocalist Raül Reyes ( lead singer & guitars on TODAVÍA ), who decided to continue a successful career as a voiceover talent and also continued to collaborate as a vocal arranger & producer for other international artists as Luis Fonsi, Charly García, Menudo, Ignacio Peña and Ricky Martín among others.. Some musical critics say that the great sound of the first two albums dissolve as Raül Reyes left the band. Rafael currently took on a role as a music teacher in America.