Ratones Paranoicos is an

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, formed in 1983 in

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. The group is influenced by rhythm-and-blues music, and their prime influence were

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, with whom they have shared

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as a producer.

Members

It was originally formed by Juanse (vocals and guitar), Pablo “Maldito" Memi (bass), Paul "Sarcófago" Cano (guitar) and Rubén "Roy" Quiroga (drums). In October 2007, Fabian "von" Quintiero split from the band after being a member since 1997. In his place came Pablo Memi, returning to the original line-up. The band was once supported by

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. Former Rolling Stone guitarist Mick Taylor has appeared with them.

Discography

* '' Ratones Paranoicos'' (1986) * '' Los chicos quieren rock'' (1988) * ''

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'' (1989) * '' Tómalo o déjalo'' (1990) * '' Fieras lunáticas'' (1991) * '' Hecho en Memphis'' (1993) * '' Planeta Paranoico'' (1996) * '' Electroshock'' (1999) * '' Los chicos quieren más'' (2001) * '' Girando'' (2003) * '' Ratones Paranoicos'' (2009)

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