Sumo (band)
Sumo was a 1980s Argentine alternative rock band, heavily influenced by post-punk and reggae. Led by Italian-born Scottish Luca Prodan, it remained underground for most of its short activity but was extremely influential in shaping contemporary Argentine rock. Sumo is credited with introducing British post-punk to the Argentine scene, mostly by songs with lyrics in English, and with providing a visceral counterpoint to the progressive and nueva canción influences then dominant in the country's rock en español.
Sumo | |
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Final Sumo lineup, fltr (above): Alberto Troglio, Luca Prodan (playing trumpet), Germán Daffunchio, Ricardo Mollo; (below, seat): Diego Arnedo, Roberto Pettinato | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Hurlingham, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1981–1988, 2007 |
| Members | Luca Prodan (vocals) Ricardo Mollo (Guitars) Germán Daffunchio (Guitars) Diego Arnedo (Bass and Keyboards) Roberto Pettinato (Saxophone) Alberto "Superman" Troglio (drums and Percussion) Alejandro Sokol (vocals, Bass and drums) |
| Past members | Stephanie Nuttal (drums) Ricardo Curtet (Guitars) |
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