Los Toreros Muertos
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Founder | Pablo Carbonell, Many Moure, Guillermo Piccolini |
| Defunct | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Madrid , Spain |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Los Toreros Muertos is a Spanish band associated with the new wave, power pop, and punk scenes that emerged during the cultural phenomenon known as La Movida Madrileña.
The group was established in 1984 by vocalist and comedian Pablo Carbonell, together with Many Moure and Guillermo Piccolini, maintaining activity until 1992. Their music is distinguished by its bold originality and sharp comedic elements.
Their initial single, Yo no me llamo Javier, tackled societal issues reflecting Spain’s evolving social landscape in the mid-1980s. Included on their 1986 album 30 años de éxitos (Ariola), the record exhibited stylistic influences from Madness and the Mondragón Orchestra. Among the standout songs was Mi agüita amarilla.
In 1987, the band released Por Biafra, which featured the track On the Desk, a satirical take on English language instruction in Spain, acclaimed for its horn sections and Music Hall piano style. The song Pilar also received considerable radio attention.
Their third studio album, Mundo Caracol, was issued in 1989. A greatest hits collection titled Cantan en Español, produced by Piccolini, followed in 1992, compiling essential tracks such as Los Toreros Muertos, Mi Agüita Amarilla, and Yo no me llamo Javier.
Alongside contemporaries like Hombres G, Los Rebeldes, and Mecano, Los Toreros Muertos enjoyed significant airplay on US military radio channels broadcasting within Spain during the mid-1980s.
After a pause of 32 years, the band returned with a new album in 2024 called “100.000 copias vendidas en una semana”.