Boom Boom Kid is a hardcore band from Argentina. This band has influences of rockabilly, psychobilly and salsa.[1] The group was formed in 2001 by musician Carlos Rodríguez; after the separation of Fun People. The name, "Boom Boom Kid" (hereinafter BBK) ; it is also the stage name of Rodriguez.[2][3]

Boom Boom Kid
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Boom Boom Kid in 2013
Background information
OriginBuenos Aires, Argentina
GenresHardcore punk, melodic hardcore, punk rock, pop punk, alternative rock
Years active2001 - present
LabelsUgly Records
MembersCarlos Rodríguez (voice and guitar)
Ignacio Rezzano (guitar)
Dario "Pelado" Lopez (bass)
Marcelo "Chelo" Vidal (drums)

Biography edit

This solo project starts very record with the last album Fun People Angustia, no, no (2000) where BBK single "Hold me/I Do" was attached.[4] Subsequently, the debut LP Okey Dokey (2001) and multiple maxi singles and B-sides and filled with oddities appears, continuing a constant in the singer's career and was continuous and multi-format editing of his work in the case of BBK is entirely edited (in Argentina) by their label Ugly Records, created by Carlos himself.[5]

Subsequently, released their second LP Smiles from Chapanoland (2004) and an album that compiles some singles and B-sides titled The many, many moods of Boom Boom Kid (2005).[6][7]

In 2009, they released their latest production more recent study, titled Frisbee. As of date, the band has released live materials, EPs, compilations, books and seven-inch singles, etc.[8]

Discography edit

 
Carlos Rodriguez in 2007.

Studio albums edit

Compilations edit

  • The Many Many Moods Of Boom Boom Kid (2005)
  • Colección Verano 2010 (2010)
  • Gatiho Preto Maulla 33 Faixas De Pelo Largo (2010)
  • Grandfather's Poncho (2010, compilado japonés)
  • Muy Frisbee (2011, compilado de outtakes de Frisbee)
  • Libro absurdo (2012)
  • Demasiado en fiestas, sin timón y con el mono al hombro

Singles (maxisimples/EP) edit

  • Abrazame/I Do (2001)
  • Razones/Kitty / Du Du (2001)
  • Jenny/Feliz (2001)
  • Can You Hear Me? (2001)
  • I Don't Mind (2002)
  • Hard - Ons/Boom Boom Kid (Slipt, 2002)
  • She Runaway (2004)
  • Boom Boom Kid/El Pus (Split 5", 2005)
  • Con Amor Para Ricardo Valenzuela (7", 2006)
  • Wasabi (2007)
  • Sin Sanata Y Con El Tupé De No Callar (Single, 2008)
  • Benjui Jamboree (EP, 2009)
  • BBkid Y Su Guitarra (2012)

See also edit

  • Argentine punk

References edit

  1. ^ "Biografía de Boom Boom Kid". Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  2. ^ Boom Boom Kid coloca su música al servicio de colores y buenas vibras Retrieved January 20, 2016
  3. ^ Boom Boom Kis, cantante y agitador, en busca de la eterna inocencia Retrieved January 20, 2016
  4. ^ Biografía de Boom Boom Kid Retrieved January 20, 2016
  5. ^ Ugly Records (2) - CDs and Vinyl at Discogs Retrieved January 20, 2016
  6. ^ "Tengo una misión y la voy a cumplir" Retrieved January 20, 2016
  7. ^ Biografía de Boom Boom Kid Retrieved January 20, 2016
  8. ^ Entrevista a Boom Boom Kid Archived January 25, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved January 20, 2016

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