Los Bukis

Los Bukis
Company type	Musical group
Industry	Music
Founded	1973 in Ario de Rosales, Michoacán, Mexico
Headquarters	Mexico
Key people	Marco Antonio Solís, Joel Solís, Roberto Guadarrama, Eusebio "El Chivo" Cortez, Jose "Pepe" Guadarrama, Pedro Sanchez, Jose Javier Solis
Products	Music albums, live performances

Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Los Bukis, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 29 November 2025

Los Bukis (translated as the Bukis; with buki meaning "kid" in the Purépecha language) is a prominent Mexican grupero ensemble. Established in 1973 in Ario de Rosales, Michoacán, the group’s current members include vocalist and songwriter Marco Antonio Solís, guitarist Joel Solís, Roberto Guadarrama, Eusebio "El Chivo" Cortez, saxophonist and keyboardist Jose "Pepe" Guadarrama, drummer Pedro Sanchez, and Jose Javier Solis.

1973–1979: Origins and initial recordings

Prior to forming Los Bukis, Marco Antonio Solís collaborated with his cousin Joel Solís under the name Los Hermanitos Solís. The band Los Bukis came into existence in 1973 with the addition of drummer Jorge Dávila and bassist Carlos Enrique "Kike" González. Their first album, released in 1975 under the title Falso Amor, was originally named Casas de Cartón.

Their sophomore album, Te Tuve y Te Perdí, arrived in 1977. The following year brought a lineup change as González was succeeded by Eusebio "El Chivo" Córtez on bass. In 1978, they unveiled their third album, Me Siento Solo, followed by Los Triunfadores in 1979.

1980–1989: Rise to prominence and peak achievements

Relocating to the United States in 1980, Los Bukis incorporated Roberto Guadarrama and José Javier Solís into their roster. That same year saw the release of their fourth studio project, Me Muero Porque Seas Mi Novia, followed by Presiento Que Voy a Llorar in 1981. Their seventh album, Yo Te Necesito (1982), garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Mexican-American Performance at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards. Drummer Pedro Sanchez replaced Jorge Dávila that year and maintained the position for fourteen years. The group's eighth album, Mi Fantasia (1983), marked their debut on the U.S. Regional Mexican Albums chart, reaching number nine. The ninth release, A Donde Vas (1984), dominated that chart for twenty consecutive weeks.

Los Bukis secured substantial commercial acclaim with their tenth studio album, Me Volví a Acordar de Ti (1986), which sold close to 1.35 million units and achieved diamond certification in Mexico. It was their first album to break into the top ten of the Latin Pop Albums chart, peaking at number six. The lead single "Tu Cárcel" climbed to number three on the Hot Latin Songs chart and reached number two on Mexico's Radio Mil Notitas Musicales. Additional singles such as "Este Adiós" and the title track attained positions nine and twenty-six respectively.

Their eleventh studio effort, Si Me Recuerdas (1987), also peaked at number six on the Latin Pop Albums chart and received a Grammy nomination for Best Mexican-American Performance in 1989. This album featured singles "Tus Mentiras" and "Y Ahora Te Vas", with the latter becoming their inaugural number-one hit on Hot Latin Songs. The twelfth album, Y Para Siempre (1989), sold around 750,000 copies within Mexico and reached number five on Top Latin Albums. It included the chart-topping single "Como Fui a Enamorarme de Ti" as well as "A Donde Vayas," which peaked at number two. The success of "Como Fui a Enamorarme de Ti" led to a feature film starring Marco Antonio Solís.

1990–1996: Final releases and dissolution

The band's thirteenth studio album, A Través de Tus Ojos, was released in 1991, achieving a peak position of number 4 on the Latin Pop Albums chart and securing a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album at the 34th Annual Grammy Awards. The track "Chiquilla Bonita" climbed to number 15 on the US Latin charts. Their following album, Quiéreme (1992), reached number 5 on the Latin Pop Albums chart and marked their debut on the Billboard Top Latin Albums, where it peaked at number 23. The single "Mi Mayor Necesidad" attained the top spot on the US Latin charts, while "Quiéreme" reached number 11.

In 1993, Inalcanzable became their highest-ranking album, hitting number 2 on Latin Pop Albums and number 3 on Top Latin Albums. It received a nomination for Lo Nuestro Award for Pop Album of the Year at the 1994 Lo Nuestro Awards. Singles such as "Acepto Mi Derrota" and "Tu Ingratitúd" peaked at numbers 6 and 9 respectively on Hot Latin Songs.

The lineup shifted in 1995 with Fidel Arraygue joining on bass, Rodolfo "Fito" Luviano handling keyboards, and Victor Aguilar on percussion. Their sixteenth and final studio project, Por Amor a Mi Pueblo (1995), sold around 600,000 units in the United States, reaching number 3 on Latin Pop Albums and number 8 on Top Latin Albums. Notable singles included "Sera Mejor Que Te Vayas," which peaked at number 3, and "Una Mujer Como Tu," which topped the US Latin charts. A sold-out performance at Selland Arena in May 1995 further demonstrated their commercial strength.

By 1996, internal disagreements regarding leadership led to lead vocalist and songwriter Marco Antonio Solís being informed of the group's decision to disband. Subsequently, the other members formed Los Mismos, while Solís embarked on a solo career.

2021–present: Reunion and touring activities

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, Marco Antonio Solís reunited Los Bukis for the first time in a quarter-century through a livestream. In May of that year, they re-recorded one of their popular hits and announced the Una Historia Cantada tour spanning major stadiums across the United States. The tour's kickoff took place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, where they became the inaugural Latin act to sell out the venue with an audience of approximately 70,000. Additional sold-out concerts included a performance at Soldier Field in Chicago before concluding in Oakland. According to Billboard Boxscore, this tour generated roughly $49.6 million USD in revenue.

On June 14, 2022, Los Bukis revealed plans for a second leg of the Una Historia Cantada tour starting August 18 in Los Angeles and extending into Mexico, culminating in December in Monterrey. Some shows were postponed after bassist Eusebio "El Chivo" Cortez sustained an ankle injury during their Los Angeles concert. In November 2022, the band co-headlined the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards alongside Rosalía and Carlos Vives. In August 2023, they performed at Milwaukee’s American Family Insurance Amphitheater as part of the Summerfest festival before embarking on a brief tour throughout Central America.

On July 23, 2025, Los Bukis were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Later that year, on October 16, SoFi Stadium announced the unveiling of a mural dedicated to the band. Marco Antonio Solís confirmed two final concerts set for February 2026: February 14 at Houston’s Daikin Park and February 20 back at SoFi Stadium. This concluding series will signify Los Bukis' retirement, promoted under the tagline "Forever Yours The Closing of a Cycle."

Current

Marco Antonio Solís: Principal Vocalist, Guitarist (1973–1996, 2021–present)
Joel Solís: Guitarist, Backing Vocals (1973–1996, 2021–present)
Roberto Guadarrama: Keyboardist, Trumpet, Backing Vocals (1980–1996, 2021–present)
Eusebio "El Chivo" Cortéz: Bassist (1978–1995, 2021–present)
José "Pepe" Guadarrama: Saxophonist, Secondary Keyboards, Percussion (1987–1995, 2021–present)
Pedro Sánchez: Drummer (1982–1996, 2021–present)
Jose Javier Solís: Congas, Percussion, Keytar (1981–1987, 2021–present)

Former

Jorge De Ávila: Drums (1973–1982)
Carlos Enrique "Kike" González: Bass Guitar (1973–1976)
Rodolfo "Fito" Luviano: Keyboard (1995–1996)
Fidel Arraygue: Bass Guitar (1995–1996)
Victor Aguilar: Percussionist (1995–1996)

Studio albums

Filmography

Las Musiqueras (1983)
La Coyota – featuring Marco Antonio Solís (1983)
Como Fui a Enamorame de Ti (1990)