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Chetes

b. 1979

Mexican musician (born 1979)

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Born 1979. Chetes is a Mexican musician.

Luis Gerardo Garza Cisneros (; born 19 September 1979), better known by his stage name Chetes , is a Mexican rock musician, known as the frontman of the Avanzada Regia rock bands Zurdok and Vaquero as well as for his solo work.

Biography Chetes was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico. He joined the fledgling rock band Zurdok in 1993 and went on to record three albums with them. The group broke up in 2002, and in 2005, Chetes, along with former Zurdok bandmate Maurizio Terracina, created the band Vaquero, together with Rodrigo Guardiola. They released a self-titled album the same year.

In 2005, Chetes recorded a cover of Miguel Bosé's song "Si Tú No Vuelves" with the Spanish duo Amaral, which was released on their 2005 album, Pájaros en la cabeza. A year later, he issued his debut solo record, Blanco Fácil. This was followed by Efecto Dominó in 2008 and Hipnosis in 2010. Chetes has also composed soundtracks for the films El Comediante (2022) and Sobriedad me estás matando (2026).

Discography with Zurdok Antena (1997) Hombre Sintetizador (1999) Maquillaje (2001)

with Vaquero Vaquero (2005)

Solo

Studio albums Blanco Fácil (2006) Efecto Dominó (2008) Hipnosis (2010) Stereotipos (2016) Odisea Magnetica (2019) Polvo de Estrellas with Calexico (2024)

EPs Plug and Play (Acústica) (EP, 2007) Cardio Sapien (EP, 2012)

Live albums Chetes 20 Live (2018) En vivo (2026)

Compilations Lo Mejor (2012)

Soundtracks El Comediante (2022) Sobriedad me estás matando (2026)

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Gerardo Garza

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chetes?

Mexican musician (born 1979)

When was Chetes born?

Chetes was born on 19 September 1979 in Monterrey.

What is Chetes's occupation?

Chetes is a musician.

What nationality is Chetes?

Chetes is Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chetes

· Wikidata: Q5094167

· DBpedia: Chetes

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