Originated in Mataderos, a humble quartier of Buenos Aires, they started playing small gigs in the neighbourhood. In 1993 A Dónde Me Lleva La Vida was released, which was independently produced, but the requirement to fulfill the public's demand persuaded the band to sign with a major label, PolyGram, with the firm position of not losing artistic independence. Polygram being only in charge of the manufacture and distribution of discs.
In 1994 they managed to completely sell out a concert at Arena Obras Sanitarias, being the first and only band ever to play in that legendary stadium presenting their debut album.
In 1995 Bailando En Una Pata was released, which contains live versions of the songs of Esquivando Charcos, accompanied by the song that gives the name to the album, and a version of "Born to Be Wild" by Canadian group Steppenwolf. During 1995 and 1996 La Renga carried out several presentations through Buenos Aires and Greater Buenos Aires, many of them to benefit.
At the end of 1996, under the artistic production of Divididos' singer Ricardo Mollo, Despedazado por Mil Partes is released and is presented in Buenos Aires with four performance of the complete album in Obras. This new album sold well and attracted great public attention. This album opened doors worldwide and in 1997 their first international tour took place. On their return in October they participated along with other Argentinian bands in the show in tribute to the twenty years of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo in front of nearly 20,000 people on the stage of Ferro Carril Oeste. By the end of 1997 La Renga had appeared for the first time in a stadium before 20,000 people affirming the great pull of the band.
Finally, on September 22, 1998 appeared the new album without title, called by the fans as "the album of the star" in reference to the white star that appears on the cover, which in less than one week became platinum. This disc was promoted in the Argentinian capital in two shows on the stage of Atlanta before a total of 48,000 people and with a tour of twenty two Argentinian province , finishing in the end of September 1999 in Formosa.
After the tour ended the hour arrived for another great concert in the Argentinian capital. This time it took the form of two shows in the Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López, because of a ban which causes were not clear. La Renga appeared in the impressive Hurricane Stage in two shows where they played songs from their entire repertoire, including the more recent and some songs that would appear on their next album.
In 2000 La Renga visited Montevideo for the second time in the Teatro de Verano. They appeared in Chascomús and soon started preparation for La Esquina del Infinito, their next album, that would be launched in August. The album was promoted with two dates in the Stage of Ferro and with concerts in the interior of Argentina.
In 2001 La Renga returned to the Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó on May 19 and recorded their new live disc, Insoportablemente Vivo that hit stores in September. The show was filmed and was presented in small cinemas throughout the country, a few years later being published in DVD. Without making publicity, and to celebrate the launching of the new album, La Renga returned to the Arena Obras Sanitarias with four shows the 21, 22, 28 and 29 of September.
In the year 2002 they reached the peak of their career: a gig in the stage of River Plate before 74,000 people. Along with the entrance of the recital was sold an EP called Documento Único that contained three songs, being this the first release under their own record company La Renga discos
There, nevertheless, the history of La Renga would not finish since in year 2003 they would publish Detonador de Sueños, album recorded completely in the rehearsal room, like Documento Unico, which would mark a new methodology of the band in the production of their albums, obtaining a sound similar in power to that of their live concerts. The album would be promoted in the Estadio Olímpico Chateau Carreras of Córdoba. On April 17, 2004, this time in Buenos Aires in the stage of River Plate. The band would close the year with a huge show, promoted only by word of mouth, in the already-known stadium of Huracán, this show was called the Eye Of the Hurricane because the stage was located in the center of the pitch. The show was released in DVD becoming El Ojo del Huracan.
In 2005 they released the song Viva Pappo, in commemoration of the deceased friend of the band, Norberto "Pappo" Napolitano. It was performed in a double show at the Estadio José Amalfitani, with Pappo's son among the guests.
In 2006, Truenotierra was released. The album was a double CD containing new songs, but with the feature of the second disc containing jams exclusively. In November 2007 they performed at Autodromo of Buenos Aires before a crowd over 100.000 souls, becoming the biggest show in the city, excluding free concerts).
The 2008 La Renga continue with a concert that was to be March 22 in the municipality of San Roque in Cordoba, the same was postponed by Chizzo suffered an accident with his motorcycle.,this episiodo caused the fracture of the bones of one of his hands which prevented him from playing guitar for a period of no less than 2 months.
In 2009 the band celebrate 20 years of history. To commemorate that event was held on 24 January 2009 a festival at St. Mary of Punilla (Santa Maria de Punilla), called "The Invisible Footprint (La Huella Invisible)", where La Renga involved with bands and artists like El Tri (México), Koma (Spain), Lovorne, MAD, Los Violadores, Los Gardelitos, Viticus and Edelmiro Molinari.
The band of "Mataderos", provided a spectacular show at the Estadio Único de La Plata, 30 May 2009, around 45,000 people attended. It had everything from rain that soaked the dedicated fans until submission in an unprecedented way. The first cut of his next album began recording in mid-2009. The theme is called "Galactic Cannibalism".
Finally on 2010 "Algun Rayo" came out, being sold only with the ticket for each show of the tour.
Discography
Esquivando charcos (demo casette), 1991
A dónde me lleva la vida, 1994
Bailando en una pata (live), 1995
Despedazado por mil partes, 1996
La Renga, 1998
La esquina del infinito, 1999
Insoportablemente vivo (live), 2001
Documento único, 2002
Detonador de sueños, 2003
Trueno Tierra, 2006
Algún Rayo, 2010
DVDs
Insoportablemente vivo, 2001
En el Ojo del Huracán, 2006
1988
Gustavo "Chizzo" Nápoli - Lead vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar
Gabriel "Tete" Iglesias - Bass guitar
Jorge "Tanque" Iglesias - drums, percussion
Manuel "Manu" Varela - Saxophone, harmonica, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Raúl "Locura" Dilelio - Lead guitar
Gabriel "Chiflo" Sanchez - Saxophone, trumpet
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A La Carga Mi Rock'n Roll
La Renga Lyrics
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Que contenga el gran vaso de tu cola de paja
Y si mi boca de dragón enciende la mecha
Y no te gusta que diga una sola verdad
Vas a usar tu prensa para aplastarme
Y a la canción de la vida vas a desterrar
Viene un viento que derriba todo lo que toca
Porque mi canto ya tiene otras bocas
Y ya nadie, nadie lo puede callar
A la carga mi rock'nroll, desborda cualquier mar
Que contenga el gran vaso de tu cola de paja
Y si mi lengua de fuego no tiene ni un pelo
Y no te gusta que cuente la realidad
Vas apuntar tu cañón a nuestras mentes
Y a la canción de la vida aniquilar
Vas a estar perdiendo el tiempo porque atrás nuestro
Viene un viento que derriba todo lo que toca
Porque mi canto ya tiene otras bocas
Y ya nadie, nadie lo puede callar
A la carga mi rock′nroll, desborda cualquier mar
Que contenga el gran vaso de tu cola de paja
Vas a estar perdiendo el tiempo porque atrás nuestro
Viene un viento que derriba todo lo que toca
Porque mi canto ya tiene otras bocas
Y ya nadie, nadie lo puede callar
Nadie lo puede callar
Nadie lo puede callar
Nadie lo puede callar
The lyrics to La Renga's song "A La Carga Mi Rock'n Roll" are a rallying cry to those who feel oppressed by authority figures who want to silence their voices. The title translates to "Charge My Rock'n Roll" and is a call to action for those who believe in the power of music to affect change. The singer declares that his rock'n roll overflows any sea that contains the great glass of your straw tail, a metaphor for the limits that society imposes on creativity and expression. He asserts that his lyrics tell the truth, even if it is uncomfortable for the listener to hear.
The singer accuses those who try to silence him of wasting their time, for there is a wind behind him that will knock down everything in his path. His song already has other voices, and nobody can stop it. The singer will not be intimidated, even if the opposition aims their cannons at his mind. He will not be silenced because his rock'n roll will overwhelm any sea that contains the great glass of their straw tail. He will not back down because of the power of his voice and the music he makes.
In summary, La Renga's song "A La Carga Mi Rock'n Roll" is a defiant anthem that calls for people to stand up against oppression and censorship. The lyrics vividly portray the frustration felt by those who have something to say but are denied the right to express themselves freely. The song encourages all to take up arms with the power of rock'n roll and inspire change.
Line by Line Meaning
A la carga mi rock′nroll, desborda cualquier mar
My rock and roll charges forward, overwhelming any obstacle.
Que contenga el gran vaso de tu cola de paja
No matter how big the opposition, my rock and roll will smash through it.
Y si mi boca de dragón enciende la mecha
If my fiery speeches ignite the passion of the people,
Y no te gusta que diga una sola verdad
And you don't like me speaking nothing but the truth,
Vas a usar tu prensa para aplastarme
You'll use your power and influence to silence my voice,
Y a la canción de la vida vas a desterrar
And try to eradicate my life's work.
Vas a estar perdiendo el tiempo porque atrás nuestro
But you'll be wasting your time, because behind us
Viene un viento que derriba todo lo que toca
Comes a force that knocks everything in its path,
Porque mi canto ya tiene otras bocas
Because my song has already been taken up by others,
Y ya nadie, nadie lo puede callar
And no one can silence it anymore.
Y si mi lengua de fuego no tiene ni un pelo
Even if my fiery tongue is dulled,
Y no te gusta que cuente la realidad
And you don't like me telling the truth,
Vas apuntar tu cañón a nuestras mentes
You'll point your weapon at our minds,
Y a la canción de la vida aniquilar
And try to destroy our life's work.
Nadie lo puede callar
No one can silence it.
Nadie lo puede callar
No one can silence it.
Nadie lo puede callar
No one can silence it.
Writer(s): Gustavo Fabian Napoli
Contributed by Eli S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@agustinamicaela3699
se me acaba de caer una lágrima. Cuando era chica me sentaba en un cajón de cerveza y con mi viejo cantábamos todas las canciones del DVD...Gracias eternamente agradecida
@rodrigomaximilianogomez494
Que lindo es el Rock 💙 todos sentimos lo mismo!
@sebamarcos2652
❤️❤️
@jonatandaviddiaz2426
MARADONA EL FUTBOL Y EL ROCK ARGENTINO... ETERNAS PASIONES !!!!
GRACIAS X TODO DIEGOOO!!!
@josezeballos2163
ROCK ARGENTINO ¡¡¡¡JAMAS SERA VENCIDO!!!!! y nosotros te defenderemos con el corazón. ARGENTINA......ARGENTINA..ARGENTINA...
@Santiago-yw4vc
La banda mas grande del rock nacional,la renga 30 años la banda con mas pasion sentimiento y cultura,que recuerdo clasico exito muy bueno chizzo idolo sos inigualable.
@federicoascarini6235
Gran recital! Vamos La Renga
@viralesdewhatsapp1186
Mí vieja no me dejó viajar porque era muy chico pero mí hermano fue. Y eso que el no tenía problema en llevarme y cuidarme, pero mí vieja no quiso que mi hermano se cargue de responsabilidad.... Me quedé con una bronca terrible esa noche. Igual puse el equipo al palo y rockie como si hubiera estado ahí. Por lo menos mí cabeza estaba en el ojo del huracán.
@javiercisneros3921
Las veces que vi este dvd con mi hermano renguero. Hasta el rockumental me se de memoria. Vamooo La Reengaaaa
@emilioperez6288
Que linda noche!