Villanos

Armed with a retro-rock aesthetic and an old-school work ethic, Argentinean band Villanos climbed their way from local acclaim to international success. Comprised of Niko Villano (lead vocals and guitar), Mini Villano (guitar and backing vocals), René Villano (bass), Santi Villano (drums), and Vare Villano (keys, guitar, and backing vocals), the band is a native son of the Villa Celina neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Villanos made their performance debut in April of 1995, quickly becoming regulars in the city's numerous rock clubs. By 1996 the band was touring nationally, earnin...