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Almendra is a rock group from Buenos Aires, Argentina, formed around 1967. They are considered to be one of the first Argentinean rock groups along with Los Gatos and Manal.

They reached stardom in 1969 after various shows including Mar del Plata, Festival de la cancion in Peru, and Festival Pinap. This is also the year their most influential LP came out titled 'Almendra' with songs that would stay forever in the history of Argentinean rock, like 'Muchacha (Ojos de Papel)','Color Humano' and 'Plegaria para un Niño Dormido, a beautiful lullaby. The band split in 1970, in three new bands: Aquelarre, Pescado Rabioso and Color Humano.

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Members

Luis Alberto Spinetta
since 1968 till 1980 Guitar, Lead vocal
Rodolfo García
Drum set, Background vocals
Emilio del Guercio
Background vocals, Bass
Edelmiro Molinari
Background vocals, Guitar

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