CAIFANES!

Caifanes is one of the most influential and emblematic bands of Spanish rock and the Mexican rock movement of the late 80s and early 90s.
Here's a key summary of his career:

1. Origins and Musical Style (1987)
   Founded in Mexico City by Saúl Hernández, the band fused from the beginning the energy of British rock (post-punk and goth rock from bands like The Cure) with darkness, urban poetry, and elements of Mexican culture and mysticism. Their visual aesthetic—with teased hair and makeup—and their cryptic lyrics quickly made them pioneers of "rock en tu idioma" (rock in your language).
2. The Golden Age (1988–1992)
   Caifanes (1988): Their debut album (also known as The Black Album) included instant classics such as Viento, Mátenme porque me muero and their famous version of La Negra Tomasa, which broke the mold by mixing rock with tropical cumbia.
   El Diablito (1990) and El Silencio (1992): With the addition of guitarist Alejandro Marcovich, the band's sound reached its technical and creative maturity. El Silencio, produced by Adrian Belew (guitarist for King Crimson), is considered an undisputed masterpiece of Latin American rock, containing anthems such as La Célula Que Explota, Nubes, and No dejes que....
3. Tensions, Separation and the Jaguar stage (1995)
   After the album El nervio del volcán (1994), strong creative and personal tensions between Saúl Hernández and Alejandro Marcovich led to the definitive separation of Caifanes in 1995. Immediately afterwards, Hernández and Alfonso André founded Jaguares, a group with a more bluesy and experimental proposal that kept much of the musical legacy alive during the 2000s.
4. The Reunion and Current Legacy (2011–Present)
   After more than 15 years apart, Caifanes made a historic and surprising reunion at the 2011 Vive Latino festival, bringing together their classic lineup (with the exception of Marcovich in later stages). Since then

Saul Hernandez
Role: Lead vocals and rhythm guitar.
He is the leader, founder, and principal composer of the vast majority of the band's hits. He was also the lead singer of Jaguares.
Alfonso André
Role: Drums, percussion and backing vocals.
Founding member. His distinctive drumming style has been a fundamental pillar in the sound of both Caifanes and Jaguares.
Diego Herrera
Role: Keyboards, synthesizers, saxophone and backing vocals.
Founding member. He contributes the atmospheric arrangements, keyboard melodies, and saxophone solos that define iconic songs like La Célula Que Explota.
Sabo Romo
Role: Bass and backing vocals.
Original bassist of the band. Although he has had temporary absences at some stages, he is a fundamental part of the group's groove and rock and roll sound.
Federico Fong (Regular Contributor / Live Member)
Although Sabo Romo plays the main bass, Federico Fong has actively participated in the band's history and recent tours, contributing his talent on bass and guitars.
Former Historical Members
Alejandro Marcovich
Role: Lead guitar.
He joined the band in 1989, and his virtuosic guitar style defined the golden age of the albums El Diablito and El Silencio. Creative and personal differences with Saúl Hernández led to the band's breakup in 1995, and although he briefly returned for the reunion from 2011 to 2014, he is no longer a member.