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Timbiriche
OriginMexico City, Mexico
GenresLatin pop, Mexican pop
Years active1982–1994, 1998–1999, 2007–2008

Timbiriche is the name of a Mexican group that debuted on April 30, 1982, during a broadcast of the news program Hoy Mismo with Alex Gongora and disbanded in 1994.

Timbiriche initially started as a six-member group composed of Paulina Rubio, Sasha Sokol, Benny Ibarra, Diego Schoening, Mariana Garza, and Alix Bauer, most whose parents were famous actors, singers, and composers. Erik Rubin later became the seventh member with the group continuing to have seven members until it disbanded. Timbiriche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide becoming one of the most successful bands in Latin America.

Since its inception, the group was considered to be influential in both music and fashion trends leading the way for future Mexican pop groups such as Onda Vaselina (later OV7), Kabah, and RBD. Several members of Timbiriche went on to have hugely successful careers in both music and acting, most notibally Paulina Rubio and Thalía who went into international superstardom.

History

Early Years (1982-1984)

The band started as a kids group in 1982 with six members following a similar formula from a Spanish group Parchis, however, unlike the latter, the group grew successfully into their teenage and even young-adulthood years.

Initially, the group produced child-oriented music with the release of their first two albums "Timbiriche" and "La Banda Timbiriche", both released in 1982, which included classics like "Timbiriche", "Y La Fiesta Comenzó", "Somos Amigos", "México", "La Vida Es Mejor Cantando", among others.

During the early years, with moderate success in México, the group saw the addition of another band member, Erik Rubín in December 1983 for their fifth album (fourth studio album) "Disco Ruido" released in 1984, changing the group into a seven-piece. In 1985, the group starred in the teenage version of the stage production of Grease (Vaselina in Spanish), going on tour to major cities in Mexico becoming another success for the band.

Musical Evolution (1985-1986)

By 1985, the band's fame grew and changed their child-oriented concept into more mature music with the release of their sixth album "Timbiriche Rock Show", which included their singles "Soy Un Desastre", "Corro, Vuelo, Me Acelero" among others. However, the group saw the first departure with the exit of Benny Ibarra, who was later replaced by Eduardo Capetillo.

After promotion ended, another departure took place with Sasha Sokol who was replaced by Thalía, however, the band released their single "No Seas Tan Cruel Conmigo" in 1986 with an accompanying music video that included Sasha, this is because the song was recorded for a re-release of their sixth album but was later included in their succeeding album in which Sasha had no participation in its recording or promotion due to her departure.

Maturity and Group's Success (1987-1989)

Sasha's departure from the group was hard for fans to accept as she was one of the favorites, and Thalía had a lot to live up to. But the group's success far surpassed what they had accomplished when Sasha was in the group.

The group released their seventh album "Timbiriche 7" where they achieved mass success. The group went on to sell millions of records as they continued to grow on and off the stage. Songs about life, growing up, school and the friendships were replaced with songs about love found (and lost), the anxieties of adolescence and the hope that adulthood would one day bring. The album included their singles "Con Todos Menos Conmigo", "Si No Es Ahora", "Besos de Ceniza" " Mirame" among other songs.

After promotion of the seventh album ended, Mariana Garza left to pursue an acting career and was replaced by Edith Márquez. With the new member, the band recorded a vast list of songs for their eighth album, and without being able to pick a final track list out of the 22 songs recorded, the project became a two-part album, "Timbiriche VIII" and "Timbiriche IX".

The 8th and 9th album included what would become their most-well known and their most successful single "Tú y Yo Somos Uno Mismo", along with other songs like "Acelerar", "No Sé Si Es Amor", "Amame Hasta Con Los Dientes" and others.

At the peak of their superstardom, rivalry among bandmembers Paulina Rubio and Thalía would affect the group's image (rivalry that up until this day has turned both singers against each other by the media and fans). Midway through promotion and touring, member Alix Bauer leaves the group mostly due to health issues in her family and was replaced with Bibi Gaytán who continues with the group to end the tour; after the latter, Thalía and Eduardo Capetillo also would leave to pursue a singing and acting career.

The End of The First Generation (1990-1991)

With only three original bandmembers remaining, the group went on to record their tenth album "Timbiriche 10", now with two new bandmembers Claudio Bermúdez and Patty Tanúz. The album released in 1990 with the same success as the previous album including the singles "Princesa Tibetana", "Me Pongo Mal", "Sacúdete" among others. During the official release of the album, Patty leaves the group and is replaced by Silvia Campos early 1990 and participates throughout the whole promotion and touring of the group.

In 1991, the group suffered the biggest disband in its history with the departure of five members. First by Edith Márquez and Erik Rubín who, as other former members, went on to pursue a solo career, soon after followed by Paulina Rubio and Bibi Gaytán. Claudio Bermudez, although initially signed to continue in the group was fired due to his drug abuse and alcohol problems. This important disband is considered by fans to end the group's image and musical style as known and the "end of the first generation".

The Second Generation and Disband (1991-1994)

By 1991, four out of the five members that left the group and were replaced with new ones; these new group of members already had a somewhat solid singing and dancing career and were in the industry for quite a while. Diego, Silvia, and Claudio, along with Daniel (Mano), Lorena, Tanya, and Kenya, were chosen to replace: Erik, Paulina, Biby, and Edith. But, when Alexa, had audition for the part of Edith, and Kenya prompted by Diego, search for the directors of the band. Claudio was then informally kick-out from the band, and Alexa replaced him. For the first time, Timbiriche would have 5 girls and 2 guys in the band. They released "Timbiriche 11", with a change in its musical style and image in favor of a more mature tone, and tropical, dance, rap, house beat. Surprisingly, the group managed to maintain its popularity but didn't reach the success as previous albums. In the first weeks, like in the previous 11th album began with a rocky start when Kenya, due to argument surrounding the band, was drastically replaced. Kenya was replaced by Jean, a dancer, thus continued the 4 girls and 3 guys format. This would cause generation band member Diego to be estrange with the new band members, citing that the band could have do without the rest, except for Jean and Silvia.

In 1993 the group recorded their last album "Timbiriche XII" in which it included one of their most-successful singles despite the changes that affected the group, "Muriendo Lento". By 1994 during their last tour, one of the members, Alexa Lozano announced her departure much to surprise of fans and the band itself. Initial plans for their follow-up album (Tentatively called "Timbiriche 13") and the replacement of Alexa were scrapped and the band quietly broke-up in 1994.

Members

Original Members
Member Years First Members
Benny Ibarra 1982–1985 Original Member
Sasha Sokol 1982–1986 Original Member
Mariana Garza 1982–1987 Original Member
Alix Bauer 1982–1989 Original Member
Paulina Rubio 1982–1990 Original Member
Diego Schoening 1982–1994 Generation Member
Erik Rubín 1983–1991 Seventh Member
Replacements
Member Years Replaced
Eduardo Capetillo 1985–1989 Benny Ibarra
Thalía Sodi 1986–1989 Sasha Sokol
Edith Márquez 1987–1991 Mariana Garza
Bibi Gaytán 1989–1991 Alix Bauer
Claudio Bermúdez 1989–1991 Eduardo Capetillo
Patty Tanúz 1989–1990 Thalía Sodi
Silvia Campos 1990–1994 Patty Tanúz
Lorena Shelley 1990–1994 Paulina Rubio
Daniel Gaytán 1991–1994 Erick Rubín
Tannya Velasco 1991–1994 Bibi Gaytán
Kenya Hijuelos 1991–1992 Edith Márquez
Alexa Lozano 1991–1994 Claudio Bermúdez
Jean Duverger 1992–1994 Kenya Hijuelos
New Remade Band Members
Member Years Order of Entry
Brissia Mayagoitia 2007–2008 First Member
Fernanda Arozqueta 2007–2009 Second Member
Alberto Dogre 2007–2009 Third Member
Gabriela Sanchez 2007–2009 Fourth Member
Eduardo Brito 2007–2009 Fifth Member
Taide Rodriguez 2007–2009 Sixth Member
Yurem Rojas 2007–2009 Seventh Member

Discography

Studio Albums

Live Albums

Compilation Albums

1998-1999 Reunion

In 1998, the original seven members of the group reunited for the Mexican summer show Acapulco '98. With the success of the reunion show, a 4-night engagement was booked at the National Auditorium in Mexico City. The 10,000-seat auditorium sold out quickly, leading to the extension of the engagement by 16 more shows. In the end, the group performed a total of 20 shows, breaking the record of 17 shows previously set by Luis Miguel at the venue. Later, they went on a national tour, from which came a live double album and three new songs: "Está Despierto" (released as a single), "Suma Cósmica" and "La Fuerza del Amor".

25th Anniversary Reunion

2007 marked the 25th anniversary of Timbiriche. With this in mind, Timbiriche reunited again for one year to tour Mexico and the U.S., calling their tour "Timbiriche 25." Twenty dates were scheduled in Mexico and ten in the U.S. Taking part in the tour were 6 of the 7 original Timbiriche members: Sasha Sokol, Benny Ibarra, Diego Schoening, Mariana Garza, Alix Bauer, and Erik Rubín; Paulina Rubio did not reunite with them due to her own successful tour and marriage (which coincidentally happened on the anniversary of the premiere of Timbiriche). They were also invited to participate as the closing group during the 2007 Teleton fundraiser on the Televisa Network, the proceeds of which went towards building rehabilitation centers for handicapped children.

During the reunion they released three albums, Timbiriche 25 is a collection of 12 of their greatest hits updating them with a modern sound, Somos Timbiriche 25 is the first live album with 11 songs from their tour, and finally the CD/DVD Vivo en Vivo is the second live album with all the songs performed in the tour along with a DVD of the concert itself. For this album as well, Timbiriche recorded three brand new songs: "Vuelvo a Comenzar" (the first single), "Atado a Ti" and "Domar el Aire" as a valentine and thanks to their fans for making this reunion more successful than expected.

Also three new music videos were released, two of their updated biggest hits: "Tu y Yo Somos Uno Mismo" and "Princesa Tibetana" as well as the first single for their last CD: "Vuelvo a Comenzar". A documentary about this 25th anniversary reunion was shot, and a musical based on their songs is in the works.

Due the demand of their fans, and the great success of the reunion, the tour was prolonged by 5 months more than originally planned, bringing its total to 1 year and 5 months, in which Timbiriche broke sales records in both concert tickets and album charts.

On Monday, May 5, 2008 Timbiriche ended their reunion tour in Mexico's Foro Sol arena, the show lasted more than 2 hours, and the group performed close to 30 songs for their fans.

On Saturday, May 17, 2008 Timbiriche reunited for one night only to be a part of a massive concert for the ALAS organization which was founded in 2006 to help the care and nutrition of poor kids. In this reunion Mariana was missing given that she was on her last weeks of her second pregnancy. Timbiriche performed 4 songs in this concert: "Ya Llego La Banda", "Corro, Vuelo, Me Acelero", "Con Todos Menos Conmigo" and "Mexico" in duet with Miguel Bosé. With this last performance, the band's 25th anniversary reunion came to an end.

The New Band (La Nueva Banda)

"Buscando a Timbiriche, La Nueva Banda", a reality show on Mexico's Televisa (which airs in the United States on Univisión), began airing in July 2007. An American Idol-type show, it featured 30 participants competing to re-form the band. In each episode the contestants show their dancing and singing skills and are graded by the judges: la mesa de creadores (the creators' table) and el consejo Timbiriche (Timbiriche council), which is composed of the original band members with the exception of Paulina Rubio. Based on the scores, three girls and three boys would be up for dismissal from the competition. The audience would then call in and vote for them in order to save them. The Timbiriche council would save one boy and one girl, the public call-in votes saving another boy and girl, while the other two participants are expelled.

As of Episode 12 the format changed. All of the participants were up for dismissal and the honor roll fused, with the audience still calling in to save their favorite. The number of calls was factored in with the grades. The two highest scores would face off to see who would be chosen as a band member, and the lower one would be expelled.

On October 14, the final show was aired featuring the now-official band:

  • Brissia (First member) (left the band for a solo career)
  • Fernanda (Second member)
  • Alberto (Third member)
  • Gaby (Fourth member)
  • Eduardo (Fifth member)
  • Taide (Sixth member)
  • Yurem (Seventh member)

Televisa, the Mexican television network sponsoring the new band, has been the topic of serious controversy for censoring parts of the band's web page and blocking access to it by U.S. internet users.

In the first months of 2008 there was great speculation that Brissia was going to leave the group as she missed a couple of concert dates and did not participate in the U.S. tour that La Nueva Banda was doing as the opening act for RBD. Brissia broke the news that she was indeed leaving the band to pursue a solo career.

Musical

In October 2007, producer Pedro Damián announced that he was planning to make a feature film based on Timbiriche's songs.

The script was written by Martha Carrillo and Cristina García (who wrote the script for the telenovela Tres Mujeres) and will tell a story of adolescent love through the music of Sasha, Benny, Diego, Mariana, Álix, Érick, and Paulina.

About the project, Damián said, "It's like the play Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar (with music from Mecano) or like the Abba thing with Mamma Mia! — they made plays that used all the music from the groups, but with a different story."

Carrillo told a Mexican newspaper that the plot deals with "the life of some kids who are trying to move forward with music, but not as a band; the main character is a composer, but she's not the one who sings."

The idea for a movie has been put on hiatus and the project has been initiated as a theatrical touring musical. The musical began auditions in January 2010 and is called Timbiriche: El Musical (Timbiriche: The Musical). The musical play is a love story that uses Timbiriche's songs as expressions and does not tell about the Timbiriche members themselves.[1]

References

  1. ^ Timbiricheelmusical.com
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