M Clan is a

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. The band, initially named Murciélagos Clan, was formed in

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, (

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) in 1992 by

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and

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. In March 1993 the band added

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and

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, under the name '', (The Clan of

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s), which soon became 'M-Clan'. The band's sound was heavily influenced by

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artists. The group currently consists of Carlos Tarque (vocals),

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, Ricardo Ruipérez (guitar),

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(guitar), Pascual Saura, and

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'Boli' (keyboard). The band's 1999 release ' went platinum, leading to the release of their 2001

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album '. The band released ' in 2004 under

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and

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Discography

* ' (1995) * ' (1997) * ' (1999) * '' (Unplugged)'' (2001) * ' (2002) * ' (2004) * ' (1995-2006) * ' (2008) * ' (2010) * ' (2012) * ' (2014) * ''Delta'' (2016)

External links

Official websiteM-Clan photographs in Todomusicaymas
Live in Bilbao 2008 Spanish rock music groups Southern rock musical groups Rock en Español music groups {{Spain-band-stub