In 1986 a group of friends who used to get together to play music, became L… Read Full Bio ↴In 1986 a group of friends who used to get together to play music, became LOS PERICOS, the first REGGAE Rock band in Argentina.

Their first record, “LOS PERICOS” released in 1988 was the best selling album of the year, obtaining Triple Platinum Award for its 180 thousand units sold.

One year later, they recorded KING KONG, produced by Herbert Vianna (OS PARALAMAS DO SUCESSO). Immediately after, they launched Maxi ANFITREU, a vinyl disc that impacted because of its unique style.

In 1990 LOS PERICOS launched their third studio record RAB A DAB STAIL and they went on tour, performing several live concerts around Argentina, highlighting the two shows at the LUNA PARK Stadium in Buenos Aires.

Their 4th album, BIG YUYO, was launched in 1993. In it PERICOS, showed a strongly predominant musical sound reflecting their own identity with songs such as: ME LATE, WAITIN, HACE LO QUE QUIERAS, etc. They caused a surge of popularity across Latin America countries chartering successfully.

That same year LOS PERICOS were invited to participate in the 6th INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL REGGAE SUNSPLASH Edition, taking place annually in JAMAICA.

In 1994 they performed again in the INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL REGGAE SUNSPLASH and closed the WORLD BEAT NIGHT. Rita Marley invited them to the TUFF GONG RECORDS studios, where BOB MARLEY used to record.

That July, they enthusiastically embarked on a tour through the United States including the cities of Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston, after finishing the recording of their 5th album in that country.

With the released of PAMPAS REGGAE, tours across Latin America and the sales of their records continued to increase.

Their sales reached more than one million copies worldwide.

Their 6th album, YERBABUENA, was released simultaneously in every country of LATIN AMERICA, the UNITED STATES and SPAIN.

In March 1997, PERICOS was the only Latin America band invited to participate in the reggae tribute to The Police and recorded, together with STEWART COPELAND: DARKNESS, included in Regatta Mondatta album. They also participated in the latin tribute to The Police: Outlandos D´America.

On the 28th of December 1997, they celebrated their 10 years anniversary with a free live outdoor concert, supported by the GOBIERNO DE LA CIUDAD DE BUENOS AIRES, for more than 120,000 people.

1998 started with a couple of shows across Central America and Venezuela with a live concert in MARGARITA ISLAND for 140,000 people and a performance with a record audience of 180,000 people at the FESTIVAL EXPERIENCIA ROJA in CARACAS.

By mid July they started recording their next album at their own studio, ROBLEDO SOUND MACHINE. They travelled again to Caracas, but this time to the 50th anniversary celebration of the UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS DECLARATION (at La Carlota Airport), organised by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL.

On 27th of November 1998, they released MYSTIC LOVE and the videoclip of its first cut, SIN CADENAS.

The presentation of MYSTIC LOVE was on AUGUST 31st and September 1st at the OPERA THEATRE, both performances were absolutely SOLD OUT without having the opportunity to add shows due to the theatre’s lack of available dates.

In November they started the 5th Mystic Love Tour including the cities of NEW JERSEY, QUEENS, MANHATTAN and MONTREAL. That was the first time an Argentinean band reached this Canadian City and obtained stunning reviews in TORONTO, where they presented a very hot show in spite of low temperature.

At the beginning of 2000, LOS PERICOS gave a show at RIVER PLATE STADIUM celebrating THE NEW MILENIUM for an audience of 75,000 people.

LOS PERICOS began mixing a new album, a tribute to the 1008 shows performed until such time, called: 1000 VIVOS.

During 2001 they continued with their shows across the continent and were invited to close the 2001 VIVE LATINO edition.

In 2004, the Argentinean band with 17 years of successful path, surprised its fans by changing their vocal scheme; with Juanchi Baleiron switching from lead guitar to vocals.

With a completely fresh approach, fuelled by the beginning of a new stage of change and challenge, they presented a live show with a more compact scheme, reinforcing their reggae-rock format.

More than two million records were sold and 1600 live shows performed, rocketing LOS PERICOS as one of the MOST IMPORTANT BANDS in the history of LATIN REGGAE/ROCK.

In August 2005 the band released its new album called "7" with performances across Latin America.

In 2006 the band went on one of its most important tours. They performed in México, Uruguay, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, USA, Venezuela, Canadá, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Salvador and Perú; more than 140 shows in a year.

2007 starts with the Argentinean summer tour , performing in this country’s most popular vacation destinations. In April they returned to Mexico for the Reggae Music Fest featuring Pato Banton in their set. During May they closed the International Festival of Veracruz, and had a show for 50,000 in Caracas Venezuela.

PERICOS is currently working on new material to be released this November.

Rutero
Los Pericos Lyrics

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Quiero saber donde salir
Para elevarme a mi manera
Irme lejos buscar un lugar
Aunque los sueños den pelea

Desde el umbral
Que todo nos marea
Un paso mas sobrevivir

Hacerle frente a lo que llega

A la cima sube uno mas
Donde los sueños carretean
Ya no quiero seguir así
Ya ni puedo disimular
Todo cae a mi alrededor

Cuando creo tener
Un descanso de todo
Yo no quiero perder la fe
Aunque todo salga al revés
Tanta furia por contener
Solo quiero lograr
Relajarme de todo.

Como saber si hay un después
Para sentir de otra manera

Solo espero cambiar la expresión
Y darme cuenta en lo que veo
Ya no quiero seguir así
Ya ni puedo disimular
Todo cae a mi alrededor

Cuando creo tener un descanso de todo
Yo no quiero perder la fe
Aunque todo salga al revés

Tanta furia por contener
Solo quiero lograr relajarme de todo

Overall Meaning

The song "Rutero" by Los Pericos is about the desire to escape from the problems and stresses of daily life in order to find a place where one can be oneself and pursue one's dreams. The lyrics express the feeling of being overwhelmed by the demands of the world, but also convey a sense of determination to keep going and to overcome adversity. The singer is searching for a way to rise above the chaos and find a sense of peace and tranquility.

The first verse expresses the desire to find a place to go where one can be oneself and pursue one's dreams without being held back by the challenges of life. The second verse acknowledges that life can be overwhelming and that one must keep moving forward in order to survive. The chorus expresses the desire to rise above the difficulties and find a sense of calm and serenity. The bridge acknowledges the difficulty of finding a way forward, but expresses the determination to keep trying.

Overall, the song is a powerful expression of the human desire to find meaning and purpose in life, even in the face of adversity. The message is one of hope and determination, and it encourages listeners to keep pushing forward no matter what challenges they may face.

Line by Line Meaning

Quiero saber donde salir
I want to know where to go

Para elevarme a mi manera
To raise myself in my own way

Irme lejos buscar un lugar
Go far away and find a place

Aunque los sueños den pelea
Even though dreams may be a struggle

Desde el umbral que todo nos marea
From the threshold that makes everything dizzy

Un paso más sobrevivir
One more step to survive

Hacerle frente a lo que llega
To face what comes

A la cima sube uno más
One more climbs to the top

Donde los sueños carretean
Where dreams come true

Ya no quiero seguir así
I don't want to continue like this

Ya ni puedo disimular
I can't even pretend anymore