Biography
Los Pasos
Effective period / Period of releases: 1967 - 1998
Members: Alvaro Nieto, Joaquín Torres, Luis Baizán, Joe González (2), Martín Careaga
Spanish band founded by producer Alain Milhaud to compete with Los Brincos, but before any releases he gave up the idea and backed Los Bravos. The five musicians, Joaquín Torres (lead guitar, ex-"Diablos Rojos"), José Luis "Joe" González (organ, vocals, ex-"Sonor), Álvaro Nieto (rhythm guitar), Martín Careaga (bass guitar) and Luis Baizán (drums), went to Hispavox where they released 3 singles in 1966: "Tiempos felices", "Nací de pie" & "La moto", and later an album. In 1971 they signed with Ariola, and released their second album in 1972.