Los Jets

In 1958 the brothers Jose María and Santiago González worked as a duo under the name Los Magico. Whilst playing in a big dancehall Madrid that year, their paths crossed with lead guitarist Tony Reinoso and drummer / singer Ediberto Guzman. While playing in a large Madrid dancehall this year, their paths crossed with guitarist Tony Reinoso and drummer / singer Ediberto Guzman. Just 24 hours later this quarter performed a show at The Studio Club in Madrid to a tremendous response and one of Spain's top rock groups was established. Just 24 hours later in this quarter performed a show at The Studio club in Madrid to a tremendous response and one of Spain's best rock groups was established. They decided that it they were two keep on playing together a better and more powerful group name was required, and so 4 LOS JETS was born out of the member's initials. They decided they had to keep on playing together better and more powerful group name was needed, and then 4 LOS JETS was born out of the member's initials. J ose González J OSE González E diberto Guzmán E diberto Guzmán T ONY Reinoso T ONY Reinoso S antiago González S antiago González Jose played bass, Ediberto sang and played drums, Tony played lead guitar and Santiago was on rhythm. Jose played bass, Ediberto sang and played drums, Tony played lead guitar and Santiago were in rhythm. Following the success of the band in clubs like "Alex" and "Castello", thay were signed to a recording contract with Polydor Records. After the success of the band in clubs like "Alex" and "Castello", thay signed a recording contract with Polydor Records. By this time Tony had been replaced by Ricky Morales, brother of Junior Morales and founder member of Los Brincos. At this time Tony had been replaced by Ricky Morales, brother of Junior Morales and founding member of Los Brincos. Junior was later two take his brother's place when he in turn left Los 4 Jets. Junior was later to take his brother's place when he in turn left Los 4 Jets. With Tony departure Their names no longer matched the name of the group, but their years at Polydor were hihgly sucessful. With Tony leaving their names no longer lived up to the group, but their years at Polydor was hihgly sucessful. They released four EP's witn no less than three of the tracks reaching Number 1 on the Spanish hit parade: Zorongo Gitano (later recorded by los Benposta ca.1964) Guitarra Enamorada and Serenata Guazteca. They released four EP's witn no fewer than three of the songs reach number 1 on the Spanish chart: Zorongo Gitano (later recorded by los Benposta ca.1964) Guitarra Enamorada and Serenata Guazteca. These three songs were popular favorites over a four year period, making Los 4 Jets the top Spanish band of the day with their requests, tours and TV appearances. These three songs were popular favorites in a four-year period, making Los 4 Jets top Spanish band of the day with their requests, tours and television appearances. Their records were released in countries outside of Spain. Their records were released in countries outside Spain. mainly in South America, and the band themselves played in France, including Le Cabaret Perroquette in la Place Belcour, Lyon. especially in South America, and the band played in France, including Le Cabaret Perroquette in La Place Belcour, Lyon. Guitarra Enamorada was a version of The Fenton 'Lover's guitar, but was not a cover of The Fenton' original. Guitarra Enamorada was a version of The Fenton 'Lover's guitar, but it was not a cover of The Fenton' original. The number was submitted to the gruop by Polydor's A & R Mon Rafael Neiderleinder along with many other songs for Los Jets' consideration. However, it was the version by Frech gruop Les Fantones that they heard. The number was sent to the gruop by Polydor's A & R man Rafael Neiderleinder along with many other songs for Los Jets' consideration. But it was the version of Frech gruop Les Fantones that they heard. Guitarra Enamorada went on to become Los Jets' third-IM peak in Spain Guitarra Enamorada continued to be Los Jets' third-IM peak in Spain The gruop were mainly influenced by Elvis Presly and Cliff Richard & The Shadows, and on stage they featured Shadows and Elvis numbers alongside their own recorded repertoire. The gruop was mainly influenced by Elvis Presly and Cliff Richard & The Shadows, and on stage, they emphasized the Shadows and Elvis numbers along with their recorded repertoire. In the beginning they played Spanish electric guitars like Custom and Super Custom with Roselson amplifiers and a small echo unit. In the beginning they played Spanish electric guitars like Custom and Super Custom with Roselson amplifiers and a small echo unit. With successes came the money to buy three Fender amplifiers, a Fender Jazz Bass, a Gibson Les Paul guitars ans Burns, a Binson echo unit and Premier drums. With success came money to buy three Fender amps, a Fender Jazz Bass, a Gibson Les Paul guitars ans Burns, a Binson echo unit and Premier drums. During the Sixties they mostly played Fender guitars throught Fender and Vox amplifiers, but used a lot of different echo unit. For drums it was mainly the Premier or Ludwing. During the sixties the most played Fender guitars Fender thought and Vox amplifiers, but have spent a lot of different echo unit. For drums it was mainly Premier or Ludwing. The group's contract with Polydor ended in 1964 when they decided two disband. Group's contract with Polydor ended in 1964 when they decided to disband. This followed Dove internal differences and the new musical influences, Which were causing so many groups around the world to face a change of direction ... This came from internal differences and the new musical influences that created so many groups around the world are facing a change of direction ... or extinction. or annihilation. They had been pretty much ahead of their time in Spain Because few groups recorded at all until 1963-64, by Which Los 4 Jets were calling it day - for while at least. They had been pretty much ahead of their time in Spain, because some groups are recorded at all until 1963-64, thereby Los 4 Jets were calling it today - even the smallest. With the increasing interest in nostalgia, in 1969 Polydor capitalized on the earlier successes of the band by releasing a LP under the litle of Los 4 Jets. With the growing interest in nostalgia, in 1969 Polydor capitalized on the earlier success with the band by releasing an LP under litle Los 4 Jets. This comprised of materials that they had recorded for the company in the previous decade. It consisted of material that they had entered the company in the previous decade. Until 1981 no-one heard any more about "4 LOS JETS", they lived only in the memory of their Spanish fans. Until 1981 no one heard anything more about "4 LOS JETS" they lived only in memory of their Spanish fans. However, in this year Los 4 Jets returned for a Christmas show on December 22nd, a charity event promoted by the Spanish petrol company CAMPSA. But in this years Los 4 Jets back to a Christmas show, 22 December, a charity event promoted by the Spanish oil company CAMPSA. Appearing 20 years after their formation, the members' names once again Reflected the name of the group Which was now known as simply JETS Constructed 20 years after their formation, members' names again reflected the name of the group, now known as simply JETS J ose Gonzalez (Bass) J ose González (bass) E duardo Bartrina (Drums) E duardo Bartrina (drums) T ONY Soler (Lead Guitar) T ONY Soler (Guitar) S antiago González (Singer and Rhythming Guitar) S antiago González (Singer and Rhythming Guitar) Marfer Records released a live album of this reunion concert under the title JETS 20 AÑOS Después "(JETS 20 Years Later." Because of the great success of this concert the group decided two continue playing together. Tony Soler, who had previously played with Los Rangers, was replaced by Julian Sacristan on lead guitar a year later. Marfer Records released a live album from this reunion concert under the title JETS 20 anos después "(JETS 20 years later." Because of the great success of this concert the group decided to continue to play together. Tony Soler, who had previously played with Los Rangers was replaced by Julian Sacristan on lead guitar, a year later. The band once again had tremendous success. The band again had tremendous success. This was due two reputantion their own and the input of two great new musicians. This was due to their own reputantion and input from two great new musicians. Julian Sacristan had played lead guitar with Los Flaps, Los Flecos, and Los Pekenikes. Eduardo Bartrina, who lists his influences as Louis Prima, The Shadows and Bill Black's Combo, was formerly drummer and founder member of Los Ranger. Julian Sacristan had played lead guitar with Los Flaps, Los Flecos, and Los Pekenikes. Eduardo Bartrina who lists his influence as Louis Prima, The Shadows and Bill Black's Combo, was formerly the drummer and founding member of Los Ranger. Los Rangers are regarded by Spanish musicologists as one of the most important "nusery bands", three of their members now being amongst that country's musical elite. Los Rangers are considered by Spanish musicologists as one of the most important "nusery bands", three of their members are now among the country's musical elite. The group disbanded again in 1983, this time due, amongst other things, two Bartrina Eduardo `s departure to the U.S. Thanks to moderm technology, however Eduardo continued producing and recording the band from New Jersey. The group was disbanded in 1983, this time due, among other things, that Eduardo Bartrina `s departure to the USA Thanks moderm technology, however, Eduardo continued to produce and register their band from New Jersey. In 1988 Eduardo returned to Spain and the group recorded the album "Vuelo Rasant" for Iris Records. In 1988, Eduardo returned to Spain, and the group recorded the album "Vuelo Rasant" for Iris Records. This is perhaps one of the best JETS CDs and it returned them to the Spanish hit parade. This is perhaps one of the best JETS CDs and brought them back to the Spanish charts. Between 1988 and 1996 JETS recorded seven CDs of Horus and HMR records companies, mostly with Tony Soler on lead guitar, bass, as Jose, Santiago on rhythm guitar and Eduardo as drummer. Between 1988 and 1996 JETS recorded seven CDs to Horus and HMR record companies, often with Tony Soler on lead guitar, as bass Jose, Santiago on rhythm guitar and Eduardo as a drummer. At the end of 1996 the group disbanded once more and Eduardo Santiago and recorded an album titled "J.Eduardo.T.Santiago mano a mano". By the end of 1996 the group disbanded once more and Eduardo Santiago and recorded an album titled "J.Eduardo.T.Santiago mano a mano". (J.Eduardo.T.Santiago.neck two neck). (J.Eduardo.T.Santiago.neck the neck). In 1997 the old manager of the Los 4 Jets "from their early days Contacte Santiago about two big concerts in Alicante. In 1997, the old leader of "Los 4 Jets" from their early days Contacte Santiago about two big concerts in Alicante. Santiago and Eduardo tried to gather the band together once again, but this time it proved impossible. Only Julian Sacristan who played with Los Jets in 1981, was available - but he brought with him Alberto Nuevo, shapes bass player of Los flaps, and Julio Touza, 23 years old keyboard player, who would playing in a band for the first time. Santiago and Eduardo tried to gather the band together again, but this time it failed. Only Julian Sacristan, who played with Los Jets in 1981, was available - but he brought Alberto Nuevo, former bassist in Los Flaps and Julio Touza, 23 years old keyboard player who will play in a band for the first time. This line up recorded a great CD called Los Jets Are Back Which topped the charts, their version of Ma Vie being nominated by the DJs of Radio Nacional de España (Spanish National Radio) as the best version ever. This line up recorded a great CD called Los Jets Are Back, which topped the charts, their version of Ma Vie designated by the DJs of Radio Nacional de España (Spanish National Radio) as the best version ever. For four years the band were to a peak, touring of the Spanihs concerts circuits and featuring in their own two hour TV special in 1998. Due to the success and the pressure of the last four years on the tour, Julian and Julio left the band, been replaced by Elena Senderos on the keyboards and Rafael Laviada as lead guitar. In four years the band was at its peak, touring the concert circuit Spanihs and offers in their own two hour TV special in 1998. Due to the success and the pressure of the last four years on trips, Julian and Julio left the band, has been replaced by Elena Senderos on keyboards and Rafael Laviada as lead guitar. Alberto Nuevo left the group in December 2001, taking his place as bass player Antonio Reyes Alberto Nuevo left the group in December 2001, taking his place as bass player Antonio Reyes In 2002 Michel Martinez takes the place of Rafael Laviada as lead guitarist and Elena Senderos is replaced by Javier Honrrubia on keyboards. In 2002 Michel Martinez takes place Rafael Laviada as a guitarist and Elena Senderos replaced by Javier Honrrubia on keyboards. In 2004 Raul Rodriguez takes the place of Antonio Reyes as Bass-Man. In 2004 Raul Rodriguez replaces Antonio Reyes, Bass-man. After the recording of the album Made in Spain Germán Villanueva left the group taking his place as rhythm guitar Fernando Calderon. After recording the album Made in Spain Germán Villanueva left the group to take its place as rhythm guitar Fernando Calderon. In March 26 2005 Los Jets were awarded with the Best Record of the Year 2004 Award by the British Mag Pipeline for his album "Spanish Blood" and they have the same honor the following year with "Made in Spain". In March 26, 2005 Los Jets were awarded with the Best Record of the Year 2004 Award by the British Mag Pipeline, for his album "Spanish blood", and they have the same honor the following year with "Made in Spain". In 2006 the French magazine, certifies Los Jets "Latin Breeze" album As The Top Of The Year. In 2006 the French magazine, attests Los Jets "Latin Breeze" album as Top of years. Two new members arrive two Los Jets in 2007, Umbria Antonio and Manolo Gómez, in rhythm and lead guitar. Two new members arrive in Los Jets in 2007, Umbria Antonio and Manolo Gómez in the rhythm and lead guitar. Los Jets will star in March 2008 their final tour after 50 years on the road, 40 records, 9 number ones on the International charts and three times "Best Record of the Year" award in Europe. Los Jets will star in March 2008 their last tour after 50 years on the road, 40 plates, 9 number of them on the international charts, and three times the "best performance this year" award in Europe. In 2005 The Fender Guitar Company made a Stratocaster model with the name of Los Jets, been the only band in Spain with his name in a fender, and one of the few bands who have that privilege in the Whole World. In 2005, Fender Guitar Company made a Stratocaster model named Los Jets, the only band in Spain with his name on a Fender, and one of the few bands that have this privilege in the world. Los Jets will play at the 2008 final tour, two Start and one P. Bass, Los Jets model. Los Jets will play the final tour in 2008, two Strate and P. Bass, Los Jets model. Los Jets started their goodbye tour last March 23rd, 2008. Los Jets began their farewell tour last 23 March 2008. The tour started with the following line up: The trip started with the following line up: Eduardo Bartrina, drums Eduardo Bartrina, drums Javier Honrubia, keyboards Javier Honrubia, keyboard Manolo Sanchez, lead Manolo Sanchez, lead Angel Custodio, bass Angel Custodio, bass Antonio Umbria, rhythm Antonio Umbria, rhythm Due to different reasons the three guitarists leave the group during the first seven months of the year, been substituted by three great musicians who joined the band as guest start, for the rest of the tour. Due to various reasons, the three guitarists leave the group during the first seven months of the year, has been replaced by three great musicians who joined the band as guest starts, the rest of the trip. Joaquin Torres, lead. Joaquin Torres, lead. Ex Los Pasos. Ex Los Pasos. Yuke Salinder, bass. Yuke Salinder, bass. Ex Greta y los Garbo. Ex y Los Greta Garbo. Angel Arriba,. Rhythm.Ex Los Continental. Angel Arriba,. Rhythm.Ex Los Continental. This line up along with Eduardo and Javier, they did a memorable concert in Zaragoza, together with Brian "Licorice" Locking of The Shadows, who flow to Spain just to play as another guest start in that concert. This line up along with Eduardo and Javier, they made a memorable concert in Zaragoza, along with Brian "Licorice" Locking of the Shadows, which flows to Spain just to play as a second guest start in this concert. Los Jets will finish the tour and their professional career, next December 2008, closing, probably, the longest and more impressive career of a Spanish band Los Jets will end the trip and their professional career, since December 2008, closing probably the longest and most impressive career in a Spanish band of the 50's. of the 50's. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.