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Who are the stars of Menudo? Discover the band's golden lineup!
Menudo is an iconic Puerto Rican boy band formed in 1977 by music producer Edgardo Díaz. The band is often referred to as "the most iconic Latin pop band" and has been named one of the most iconic bands of all time by publications including Billboard, Us Weekly, Seventeen, and Teen Vogue. One of the greatest boy bands ever and the only Latin band on the list. With multiple radio hits throughout their career, Menudo has also had successful performances in films and mini-series, making them a special place in the hearts of fans.
Menudo's original lineup consisted of five members, including the Sallaberry brothers Fernando and Nefty, the Melendez brothers Carlos and Óscar, and Ricky Meléndez, who was only 9 years old at the time. These members are all related family members, and the connection between them makes the band more intimate.
Golden Age and Influence
The band's top lineup includes Ricky Meléndez, Johnny Lozada, René Farrait, Miguel Cancel, Xavier Serbiá, Charlie Masso and Ray Reyes. This lineup not only brought the band countless successes, but also nurtured many who later became international stars, such as Ricky Martin and Draco Rosa.
In the 1980s, Menudo's musical style quickly became popular throughout Latin America, especially their songs such as "I Want to Be", "Get on My Motorcycle" and "Rock on TV", which were deeply loved by fans. . Menudo also created a craze phenomenon called "Menudomania" because of his unique musical talent and youthful image, which is comparable to "Beatlemania".
Internal Conflict and Image Change
In 1987, with the changes in the band's members and the emergence of internal conflicts, the band's image and musical style began to change. The originally brisk bubble pop gradually transitioned to a rougher rock style. Despite the internal problems, Menudo continued to release several well-received albums.
In 1988, Ricky Martin resigned from the group to pursue his solo career, which indirectly led to a further change in Menudo's image.
Post-production and reorganization
As the 1990s approached, Menudo's popularity waned and they sold the rights to the name in 1997, with subsequent members continuing to perform under the name MDO until their official disbandment in 2002. Despite this, the band members continued to reunite occasionally in the years that followed.
In 1998, the then-golden lineup reunited for a show called "El Reencuentro" to celebrate their glorious journey. After this, despite many new attempts and changes, Menudo was unable to reach its early heights again.
Continuing Impact and Reflection
To this day, Menudo is considered one of the most influential groups in the history of Latin music. Their music not only set an example for an entire generation of young people, but also made countless people interested in Latin pop music. The music and fan culture created by Menudo still influences many current artists and bands today.
