Grupo Ciruela

About

Mexican 70s heavy psych rock band with progressive hints. They came from Reynosa, Tamaulipas, near the US border. The first line-up was with Guillermo Garibay on drums, César Cal on guitar, Saúl Soto on bass and Daniel Valenz on vocals. The second with Guillermo on drums, Gallo Esparza on bass and vocals, Billy Valle and Javier Villafuerte on guitars and Luis Perez on flute and vocals.Their only album (1973) is considered one of the best examples of Mexican rock ever. At home they had the reputation of being the Mexican Deep Purple. After the album's release the group dissolved. Daniel Valenz "El Hermano" - lead vocals Cesar Cal (Cesar Cal Camarillo) - guitar Billy Valle - guitar, vocals Sergio Soto (Sergio Saúl Soto Barzalobre) - bass Guillermo Garibay (Guillermo Garibay Gonzalez) - drums Luis Pérez - flute, vocals Javier Villafuerte - guitar, vocals Miguel Esparza - bass