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band founded in 2002 by the Bar Rabia twins. The band members are the Bar Rabia twins (Czar and Gaston), Nino Conde and the recent new member Max Mateo.

History

In August 2006,

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supported

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band

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YouTube Live video at Obras Stadium
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, drawing the attention of Alejandro Taranto, an executive producer for bands such as

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and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs. He later had Pork signed onto TommyGun Entertainment and Universal Music Argentina to record their debut album. The recording sessions took place between April and June 2007 at "Del Cielito Studio", which is now owned by local band Bersuit Vergarabat. The post-production and mastering was done by Eduardo Bergallo. The album, titled " Multiple Choice",MTV list of pork's albums
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character and the band can be seen on

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and

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. In July 2008, Pork played at the Adolescent Fest sponsored by

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, playing right before the main act. The band is currently inactive until further notice.

Members

* Cesar Bar Rabia - Vocals/AGuitar * Ton Bar Rabia - Guitar * Nino Conde - Bass/Guitar * David Ortiz - Bass * Fer Santana - Drums * Max Mateo - (2012) * Paulo Torres - (2002-2011)

Discography

Albums

References

External links

Pork's Official Website
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