Virus | |
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Background information | |
Origin | La Plata, Argentina |
Genres | New wave, synthpop, post-punk, rock en español |
Years active | 1979–1990 1994–present |
Labels | Sony Music |
Members | Marcelo Moura Julio Moura Daniel Sbarra Ariel Naon Fernando Monteleone Nicolás Ménde |
Past members | Federico Moura Ricardo Serra Pablo Mugica Enrique Mugetti Mario Serra Aitor Graña Ludo Isod Patricio Fontana |
Virus is an Argentine new wave music band founded in 1979, led by Federico Moura until his death on December 21, 1988, from AIDS-related complications. His brother Marcelo then became lead singer, until the band gave its final performance on September 29, 1990, in a support slot to David Bowie. An instant hit, they represented along Soda Stereo and other upcoming bands from the moment the New Wave sound which contrasted with the previous staple rock genres of the preceding decades.[1]
Roberto Jacoby wrote the group's lyrics from its beginning. Some of their best-known songs are "Amor Descartable," "Wadu Wadu," "Hay que salir del agujero interior," "Una luna de miel en la mano," "¿Qué hago en Manila?," "Sin Disfraz," "Imágenes paganas," and "Mirada Speed."