267 - Leño Sorprendente 1982

Leño is a prominent exponent of the so-called urban rock in Spain. Rosendo Mercado was the main composer of the band before deciding to leave the band and begin his own career. After finishing the compulsory military service in 1975, he took part in the recording of the first album of Ñu. Molina and he were not in very good terms, so Rosendo left the group in 1977, and formed Leño, playing the guitar and singing. Chiqui Mariscal (bass player) and Ramiro Penas (drums) also leave Ñu to join him in Leño. They made their debut in 1978, as supporting band in a concert of Asfalto. They had been hired by Vicente Romero (producer), who was setting up Chapa Discos, and published the collective disc "Viva el Rollo, Vol. II. Rock del Manzanares", including two songs of the band: "Este Madrid" and "Aprendiendo a escuchar". In 1979 they published their first disc, by the title "Leño". The last official disc of Leño, "¡Corre, corre!", was made with more resources, thanks to the success of their previous one "En directo". It was recorded in London, with the production of Carlos Narea. Notable songs include "Sorprendente" and "¡Qué desilusión!".