MDO (band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Edgardo Diaz (guidance) |
| Headquarters | Latin America |
| Products | Music albums, tours |
| Website | www |
MDO is a pop/rock ensemble from Latin America that originated in 1997 as a derivative of the boy band Menudo. The founding members regrouped for a global tour in 2015.
Band history
During the mid-1990s, Edgardo Diaz, the founder of Menudo, transferred ownership of the Menudo brand to a Panamanian corporation. Following the promotion of Menudo's 1996 album Tiempo De Amar, the remaining members established MDO under Diaz’s guidance.
The original roster consisted of Abel Talamántez, Alexis Grullón, Anthony Galindo, Didier Hernández, and Daniel René. Their debut album, MDO, was released in 1997 and earned a Gold certification. In 1999, their album Un Poco Más incorporated two English-language tracks targeting the US audience; it attained Platinum sales and topped the US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart. Similarly, Subir Al Cielo (2000) featured English singles, also achieving Platinum status and #1 placements on Billboard’s Latin charts.
In 2001, MDO launched their first full English-language album titled Little Piece of Heaven under Columbia Records and embarked on an extensive Asian tour lasting one year before entering a hiatus.
The group re-emerged in 2004 with new members—Daniel Rodríguez, Elliot Suro, Luis Montes (all alumni of Puerto Rico’s talent contest Objetivo Fama), and Lorenzo Duarte. Their release Otra Vez included a popular single that led to tours throughout Latin America and garnered several award nominations.
By 2007, MDO evolved towards a more sophisticated image, integrating live instruments into their shows. The last album from this era, Sabe A Tí, was made available in February 2008.
In 2011, five original members reunited for an international tour spanning Puerto Rico as well as Central and South America, accompanied by the release of the single "Ya no queda más". In 2015, Pablo Portillo and Lorenzo Duarte joined this tour alongside former Menudo member Ashley Ruiz.
MDO took part in the 90s Pop Tour in 2017; their live concert DVD released by Sony Music achieved Gold certification within hours.
The "MDO is back" tour in 2018 concluded with the launch of their comeback single "Enamorao" and its accompanying music video, marking a notable resurgence for this Latin pop phenomenon.
Band members
| Members | Years Active | Replaced by |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Blázquez | 1997 | Daniel René Weider |
| Abel Talamántez | 1997-2002, 2015- | |
| Alexis Grullón | 1997-2001, 2015- | |
| Didier Hernández | 1997-2002, 2015- | |
| Edgar Antonio "Anthony" Galindo | 1997-2000, 2002 | Troy Tuminelli |
| Daniel René Weider | 1997-98 | Ricky Lopez |
| Ricky López | 1998 | Pablo Portillo (2000) |
| Troy Tuminelli | 2000-01 | Caleb Avilés |
| Pablo Portillo | 2000-02 | |
| Caleb Avilés | 2001-02 | Anthony Galindo |
| Elliot Suro | 2005-08 | |
| Daniel Rodríguez | 2005-08 | |
| Lorenzo Duarte | 2005-08 | |
| Luis Montes | 2005-08 |
After MDO (2003-present)
Several former MDO artists have pursued individual or collaborative musical endeavors:
- Daniel René Weider began his solo career in 2003.
- Abel Talamántez became a member of Los Kumbia Kings and later Los Super Reyes.
- Pablo Portillo embarked on a solo career.
- Anthony Galindo reunited with former Menudo members for the Menudo: La Reunion tours across Latin America. In 2006, he formed the duo Blacksheep alongside Rubén Gómez and subsequently joined Los Super Reyes until early 2009. Galindo passed away on October 3, 2020.
- Lorenzo Duarte initiated a solo career starting in 2009.
- Elliot Suro launched his solo career in 2011.
Discography
| Release Date | Album Name | Record Label | Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 1997 | MDO | Sony International |
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| February 23, 1999 | Un Poco Más | Sony International |
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| October 31, 2000 | Subir Al Cielo | Sony International |
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| August 28, 2001 | Little Piece of Heaven | Sony International |
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| April 2, 2002 | "Greatest Hits: 5th Anniversary" | Sony International |
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| June 24, 2003 | "Acústico" |
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| January 25, 2005 | "Otra Vez" | "Ole Music" |
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| February 12, 2008 | "Sabe A Tí" | "Machete Music" |
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Tours
- MDO Is Back Tour (2018)
| Date (2018) | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 18 | Bogota | Colombia | Don Diego |
| August 24 | Lima | Peru | CC Maria Angola |
| August 29 | Panama City | Panama | Hotel Riu Plaza |
| August 30 | Mexico City | Mexico | Arena CDMX (90s Pop Tour) |