Biography: El Tri
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Biography:
Mexican el Tri started playing in the late `60s under the name of Three Souls in My Mind, singing in the English language until they released their third album. The band, led by Alejandro Lora, has been considered a Latin rock pioneer. In 1971, Three Souls in My Mind joined the Avándano Festival, known as the Mexican Woodstock, playing in front of their largest audience ever. El Tri achieved a gold record after releasing Simplemente el Tri in 1985 which featured the hit singles "Triste Canción de Amor" and "Vicioso del Rocanrol." The group toured the U.S. after participating in a Hispanic rock festival in Madrid. El Tri`s discography includes three successful live albums recorded in Santa Martha, Hollywood`s Palladium, and Mexico City. The group achieved an award from the Mexican Cinematographic Academy for their contribution to the local movie Un Año Perdido. Grammy-nominated Cuando Tú No Estas followed in 1998. On October 12, 1968, Three Souls in My Mind performed live for the first time. To celebrate their 33rd anniversary, Sinfónico, Vol. 2 was released. In addition, a festival called El Tri-Fest was held at Mountain View`s Shoreline Amphitheater.
Discography: El Tri Discography
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