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Los Speakers
Also known asThe Speakers, The Columbian Beatles
OriginBogota, Colombia
GenresRockpsychedelic rock
Years active1963–1969
LabelsSello Vergara
Discos Bambuco
Producciones Kriss
Past membersHumberto Monroy †
Rodrigo García
Roberto Fiorilli
Oscar Lasprilla
Oswaldo Hérnandez
Fernando Latorre †
Luis Dueñas †
Edgar Dueñas †

Los Speakers (the Speakers) were a Colombian rock band from the 1960s.

Much of their recorded material consisted of covers of popular bands of the era including the Byrds and the Beatles, as well as a couple of obscure Spanish group Los Brincos. As their music evolved, they would also write their own material. The original material is noted for ghostly downcast melodies and arrangements.

Their albums are sought after among collectors; especially the final album which is their most experimental.

The band

  • Rodrigo Garcia - Leader (1964–1969)
  • Humberto Monroy - Bass (1961–1969)
  • Roberto Fiorilli- Drums (1967–1969)
  • Oscar Lasprilla - Guitar (1967
  • Fernando Latorre - Drums (1961–1965)
  • Oswaldo Hernandez - Guitar (1964–1966)
  • Luis Dueñas - Guitar (1964–1966)
  • Edgar Dueñas - Drums (1966)

Discography

  • The Speakers (1965), Sello Vergara
  • La Casa Del Sol Naciente (1965), Discos Bambuco
  • Tuercas, Tornillos y Alicates (US Release 1966), Discos Bambuco
  • The Speakers IV (1967), Discos Bambuco
  • The Speakers En El Maravilloso Mundo De Ingeson (1968), Producciones Kriss