MDO is a Latin American pop/rock band, spun off in 1997 from the Latin American boy band once known as Menudo. The group's first line-up reunited for an international tour in 2015.
Band history In the mid-1990s, Edgardo Diaz, Menudo's creator and director, sold the rights for the trademarked name Menudo to a Panamanian company. After the release and promotion of Menudo's album Tiempo De Amar in 1996, the remaining line-up formed MDO under the direction and production of Diaz at first.
The members at the time were Abel Talamántez, Alexis Grullón, Anthony Galindo, Didier Hernández and Daniel René. Together they recorded the album MDO in 1997 (Gold Record). In 1999, they followed it with Un Poco Más. The album featured two English songs, "Groove With Me Tonight" and "Fantasy", in an attempt to cross-over to the US market, this album hit Platinum in sales and took MDO to #1 in US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks. The same happened with 2000's Subir Al Cielo which featured two more English singles, also went Platinum on record sales and #1 in US Hot Latin Tracks from Billboard.
The next year, in 2001 MDO released their 1st English album titled Little Piece of Heaven, which was distributed internationally through Columbia Records. Taking the boy band to Asia on a 1-year tour, MDO decided to take a break from the industry.
In mid-2004, it was announced that MDO would return with new members. Three of the new members (Daniel Rodríguez, Elliot Suro, and Luis Montes) were contestants from the first season of Puerto Rican reality/talent show Objetivo Fama with a fourth member, Lorenzo Duarte, to complete the line-up. Their first album was titled Otra Vez and the title single proved to be a successful hit. The group toured through Latin America and were nominated for several awards.
In 2007, the band returned with a new, more mature look, with the members playing instruments as opposed to Menudo's style of singing and dancing. Their final album, Sabe A Tí was released on February 12, 2008.
In 2011, five original band members reunited for an international tour for Puerto Rico, Central and South America. The band released a new single titled "Ya no queda más". In 2015, Pablo Portillo and Lorenzo Duarte also toured with them on a celebration tour along with former Menudo member Ashley Ruiz as a special guest.
In 2017 MDO formed part of the 90s Pop Tour and a live DVD was released through Sony Music and went Gold within hours of release.
In 2018 the " MDO is back" tour took place and as a result the band would release a new single with music video fall 2018. Enamorao was to be the comeback of the Latin sensation.
Band members +MembersAges in the groupReplaced byAndy Blázquez 1997Daniel René WeiderAbel Talamántez1997-2002, 2015-Alexis Grullón1997-2001, 2015-Didier Hernández 1997-2002, 2015-Edgar Antonio "Anthony" Galindo1997-2000, 2002Troy TuminelliDaniel René Weider1997-98Ricky LopezRicky López1998Pablo Portillo (2000)Troy Tuminelli2000-01Caleb AvilésPablo Portillo2000-02Caleb Avilés2001-02Anthony GalindoElliot Suro2005-08Daniel Rodríguez2005-08Lorenzo Duarte2005-08Luis Montes2005-08
After MDO (2003-present) Some of MDO's former members have continued with their musical careers: Daniel René Weider started a solo career in 2003. Abel Talamántez is currently a member of Los Kumbia Kings/Super Reyes. Pablo Portillo started a solo career. Anthony Galindo reunited with former Menudo members to form Menudo: La Reunion and toured Latin America with them. In 2006, he joined ex-Menudo Rubén Gómez and formed the duo Blacksheep. In late 2007 he joined Los Super Reyes but left in early 2009. On September 27, 2020, Galindo attempted to commit suicide. On October 3, 2020, Galindo died. Lorenzo Duarte started a solo career in 2009. Elliot Suro started a solo career in 2011.
Discography Release dateAlbum titleLabelLine-UpJuly 1, 1997MDOSony InternationalAbel Talamántez Alexis Grullón Anthony Galindo Didier Hernández Daniel René WeiderFebruary 23, 1999Un Poco MásSony InternationalAbel Talamántez Alexis Grullón Anthony Galindo Didier HernándezOctober 31, 2000Subir Al CieloSony InternationalAbel Talamántez Alexis Grullón Didier Hernández Pablo Portillo Troy TuminelliAugust 28, 2001Little Piece of HeavenSony InternationalAbel Talamántez Alexis Grullón Didier Hernández Pablo Portillo Caleb AvilésApril 2, 2002Greatest Hits: 5th AnniversarySony InternationalAbel Talamántez Didier Hernández Pablo Portillo Anthony GalindoJune 24, 2003AcústicoSony InternationalJanuary 25, 2005Otra VezOle MusicDaniel Rodríguez Elliot Suro Lorenzo Duarte Luis MontesFebruary 12, 2008Sabe A TíMachete MusicDaniel Rodríguez Elliot Suro Lorenzo Duarte Luis Montes
Tours
MDO Is Back Tour (2018)
+Date (2018)CityCountryVenueAugust 18BogotaColombiaDon DiegoAugust 24LimaPeruCC Maria AngolaAugust 29Panama CityPanamaHotel Riu PlazaAugust 30Mexico CityMexico Arena CDMX (90s Pop Tour)
References
External links MDO Official Website