Spinetta

Spinetta -- full name Luis Alberto Spinetta -- was one of the most important and influential figures in the development of rock music in Argentina. Renowned for his poetic lyrics, Spinetta emerged as a voice of rock & roll rebellion during a time of intense social unrest, couching taboo social and political commentary in subtle metaphors that often incurred the wrath of the Argentine government. Taking the Beatles -- and John Lennon in particular -- as his musical foundation, Spinetta added his own South American hippie sensibility early on, eventually branching out into more ...