Bronco

Biography

Bronco is a Mexican grupero band originating from Apodaca, Nuevo León. Members wear matching jumpsuits.

History

Bronco was formed in 1979, in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon.
The first studio album recorded with Delgado was 1987's Bronco Super Bronco.
After the release and widespread success of A Todo Galope and the midst of the creation and distribution of Bronco Amigo, Bronco were acclaimed as the most eminent group in their category in both Mexico and the United States.
In 1991, it was reported “Pilar de Cantina” and “Maldito Corazón”, from album Sergio el Bailador experienced vast commercial success of their own in Mexico and the United States.
The band announced their farewell tour in January 1997, with their first performance of this farewell planned for February 1997 in New York. Members affirmed there was no other reason than them having completed their cycle. In August 1997, they received the keys of the City of Dallas. For their final performance in Monterrey, band members considered Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey but ultimately decided to use the local exposition in July. A final concert in 21 December in the Estadio Azteca stadium in Mexico City, attended by almost 100,000 people, was held. The concert caused the stadium to reach full capacity.
By the end of 1997, Bronco had received 37 gold and 20 platinum records.
In 2003, the band members announced a return to the public in May 2003. The band had recorded "Estoy a Punto" as the lead single for their new album, Siempre Arriba, by that time.
In 2003, the lost the right to use the name Bronco, and in 2017, the band regained the right to use the name Bronco.
In February 2012, original member, keyboardist and accordionist Erick Garza was kidnapped for ransom and murdered in Monterrey, Nuevo León.
José Luis Villarreal ("Choche") died on September 30, 2012, at age 55, in Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico. He had suffered for his last few years with cirrhosis.
In 2019, Ramiro Delgado left the band. Delgado's son, Ramiro Delgado Jr. joined later that year. On January 5, 2021, Ramiro Delgado Jr. left the band.
A Spanish language TV series based on Esparza's book, Cicatrices de un Corazón Bronco, Bronco: La Serie, first aired.
Bronco has sold over 12 million records as of 2017.
On January 12, 2021, Arsenio Guajardo was presented as new keyboardist and accordionist for the band. Guajardo previously worked with Los Trotamundos and Los Humildes.

As Bronco

1980 - Te quiero cada día más
1982 - Tu Prieto
1983 - Grande de Caderas
1984 - Bailando Jalao
1985 - Sergio el Bailador
1986 - Indomable
1987 - Bronco Super Bronco
1988 - Un Golpe Más
1989 - A Todo Galope
1990 - Bronco Amigo
1991 - Salvaje y Tierno
1992 - Por el Mundo
1993 - Pura Sangre
1994 - Rompiendo Barreras
1995 - Animal
1996 - Homenaje a los Grandes Grupos
1997 - La Última Huella
1998 - Hasta Siempre... Bronco El Último Concierto
2017 - Primera Fila
2019 - Por Más
2019 - Bronco: La Serie
2021 - Acústico en vivo

As El Gigante de America

2003 - Siempre Arriba
2004 - Crónica de Dos Grandes
2004 - Sin Riendas
2005 - Por Ti
2006 - Huella Digital
2007 - Más Broncos Que Nunca
2007 - Sin Fronteras...En Vivo
2009 - El Mundo No Se Detiene
2010 - De Sangre Norteña
2012 - Por Siempre Tuyo
2013 - Por Puro Gusto
2014 - En Vivo desde Monterrey
2015 - En Vivo desde Monterrey Vol. 2
2015 - Indestructible