Le Mans was an
indie rock band from the Basque country, Spain, in existence between 1993 and 1998. Having previously toured and released records under the name
Aventuras de Kirlian
Aventuras de Kirlian was a Spanish indie rock band in the 1980s. Although they experienced only moderate commercial success, they achieved a significant cult following in the Basque country, and their music has been a major influence on many S ...
, the group took a new direction as they hired a new member, Gorka Ochoa, to play the
drum
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s.
Together with
La Buena Vida
La Buena Vida (The Good Life) is a Spanish indie pop group from San Sebastián, Spain. The band was formed in 1988 and continues to make music as of today. They have recorded 7 albums and 14 EPs. Their music is a form of pop also known as the ...
it was one of the main exponents of "Donosti Sound", a style similar to
twee pop.
In 2000 the Argentine band
Suárez
Suárez is a common Spanish surname, widely spread throughout Latin America as a consequence of colonization. In origin it is a patronymic meaning "son of Suero" or "son of Soeiro". It is derived from the Latin name Suerius, meaning "Sugarman". T ...
recorded the EP ''29:09:00'', consisting of 5 cover versions of ''Le Mans'' songs.
Line-up
*
Jone Gabarain -
vocals
*
Teresa Iturrioz -
bass
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Fish
* Bass (fish), various saltwater and freshwater species
Music
* Bass (sound), describing low-frequency sound or one of several instruments in the bass range:
** Bass (instrument), including:
** Acoustic bass gui ...
*
Ibon Errazkin -
guitar
*
Peru Izeta -
guitar
*
Gorka Ochoa -
drums
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Discography
Albums
* ''Le Mans'' (
Elefant, 1993)
* ''Entresemana'' (Elefant, 1994)
* ''Zerbina'' (Elefant, 1995)
* ''Saudade'' (Elefant, 1996)
* ''Aquí vivía yo'' (Elefant, 1998)
* "Catástrofe nº17" (Elefant, 2003)
References
Spanish indie rock groups
Musical groups established in 1993
Musical groups disestablished in 1998
1993 establishments in Spain
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