Los Gatos

by Drago BonacichArgentinean los Gatos derived from Rosario's Beatles-inspired band los Gatos Salvajes. Soon after the group moved to Buenos Aires to play at local venues, los Gatos released a single called "La Balsa" and a self-titled album in 1967. The following year, los Gatos issued a power ballad called "Viento Dile A La Lluvia," which became a classic song from the early Latin rock scene. After releasing Volumen 2, the band started touring South America, later recording its third album, called Seremos Amigos. In 1970, Norberto Napolitano replaced Galiffi, recording Beat, No. 1 and Rock De La Mujer Perdida. After los Gatos broke up, Litto Nebbia decided to go on his own, starting an outstanding solo career. In 1987, a live album recorded at Buenos Aires' Odeón Theatre in December of 1970 was released under the name of Inédito En Vivo.