Bronco is a Mexican gruperoContinuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World John Shepherd, David Horn, Dave Laing - 2005 "The most prominent bands of the grupo-norteria fusion are Los Baron de Apodaca, Los Mier, Bronco and Limite." band originating from Apodaca, Nuevo León. Members wear matching jumpsuits.
History Bronco was formed in 1979, in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon.
The first studio album recorded with Delgado was 1987's Bronco Super Bronco.
After the release and widespread success of A Todo Galope and the midst of the creation and distribution of Bronco Amigo, Bronco were acclaimed as the most eminent group in their category in both Mexico and the United States.
In 1991, it was reported “Pilar de Cantina” and “Maldito Corazón”, from album Sergio el Bailador experienced vast commercial success of their own in Mexico and the United States.
The band announced their farewell tour in January 1997, with their first performance of this farewell planned for February 1997 in New York. Members affirmed there was no other reason than them having completed their cycle. In August 1997, they received the keys of the City of Dallas. For their final performance in Monterrey, band members considered Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey but ultimately decided to use the local exposition in July.Diaz, Katy. (August 12, 1997). Prepara bronco despedida historica. El Norte A final concert in 21 December in the Estadio Azteca stadium in Mexico City, attended by almost 100,000 people, was held. The concert caused the stadium to reach full capacity.
By the end of 1997, Bronco had received 37 gold and 20 platinum records.
In 2003, the band members announced a return to the public in May 2003. The band had recorded "Estoy a Punto" as the lead single for their new album, Siempre Arriba, by that time.
In 2003, the lost the right to use the name Bronco, and in 2017, the band regained the right to use the name Bronco.
In February 2012, original member, keyboardist and accordionist Erick Garza was kidnapped for ransom and murdered in Monterrey, Nuevo León.Grupo Bronco rides again access-date July 15, 2018
José Luis Villarreal ("Choche") died on September 30, 2012, at age 55, in Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico. He had suffered for his last few years with cirrhosis.R.I.P. Choche! access-date July 15, 2018R.I.P. Choche of Bronco access-date July 15, 2018
In 2019, Ramiro Delgado left the band. Delgado's son, Ramiro Delgado Jr. joined later that year. On January 5, 2021, Ramiro Delgado Jr. left the band.
A Spanish language TV series based on Esparza's book, Cicatrices de un Corazón Bronco, Bronco: La Serie, first aired.
Bronco has sold over 12 million records as of 2017.
On January 12, 2021, Arsenio Guajardo was presented as new keyboardist and accordionist for the band. Guajardo previously worked with Los Trotamundos and Los Humildes.
Discography
As Bronco 1980 - Te quiero cada día más 1982 - Tu Prieto 1983 - Grande de Caderas 1984 - Bailando Jalao 1985 - Sergio el Bailador 1986 - Indomable 1987 - Bronco Super Bronco 1988 - Un Golpe Más 1989 - A Todo Galope 1990 - Bronco Amigo 1991 - Salvaje y Tierno 1992 - Por el Mundo 1993 - Pura Sangre 1994 - Rompiendo Barreras 1995 - Animal 1996 - Homenaje a los Grandes Grupos 1997 - La Última Huella 1998 - Hasta Siempre... Bronco El Último Concierto 2017 - Primera Fila 2019 - Por Más 2019 - Bronco: La Serie 2021 - Acústico en vivo
As El Gigante de America 2003 - Siempre Arriba 2004 - Crónica de Dos Grandes 2004 - Sin Riendas 2005 - Por Ti 2006 - Huella Digital 2007 - Más Broncos Que Nunca 2007 - Sin Fronteras...En Vivo 2009 - El Mundo No Se Detiene 2010 - De Sangre Norteña 2012 - Por Siempre Tuyo 2013 - Por Puro Gusto 2014 - En Vivo desde Monterrey 2015 - En Vivo desde Monterrey Vol. 2 2015 - Indestructible
See also List of best-selling Latin music artists
References