Rucks Parker
| Company type | Duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Gerardo Parker, Daniel Rucks |
| Headquarters | San Salvador , El Salvador |
| Products | Pop rock music |
Rucks Parker was a pop rock duo originating from San Salvador, El Salvador, established in 1992 by composer and singer Gerardo Parker alongside lyricist and vocalist Daniel Rucks.
The pair gained recognition with popular tracks such as "Como Quisiera Que No Existieras," "Suena Como Mozart," "3/4 de Nada," "Mi Bestia Interior," and "Por Dónde Sale el Sol."
History
The formation of Rucks Parker occurred in February 1992 when Gerardo Parker invited Daniel Rucks to experiment with his newly built studio. Having previously collaborated on commercial jingles, they produced their debut song, "Mermelada de Tristeza," which rapidly received nationwide radio play.
Later that year, they commenced work on their first album, Bienvenidos a Mi Circo, which propelled their musical journey with tracks like "3/4 de Nada," "Telarañas en la Mente," and "Mi Bestia Interior." The patriotic anthem "Yo creo en El Salvador" became notably significant after the earthquakes in 2001.
In 1993, their sophomore album Clorofila was released, featuring the well-received single "Suena Como Mozart."
Their 1994 release, Una Madrugada del Siglo XX, is considered their most intricate and polished album, highlighted by the acclaimed song "Como Quisiera Que No Existieras."
The duo’s fourth and final studio album, Crónicas de Nomeacuerdo (1996), included notable pieces such as "Por Dónde Sale El Sol" and "La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros."
Though announcing an indefinite pause in 1997, the duo occasionally reunited for performances. In 2006, they unveiled previously unreleased tracks including "Si En Verdad Me Quieres, Préstame Un Dólar" and "Aún peor si pienso." Their inaugural compilation album, Jazz Tubo (2009), combined their greatest hits with these additional releases.
Discography
- 1992: Bienvenidos a mi Circo
- 1993: Clorofila
- 1994: Una Madrugada del Siglo XX
- 1996: Crónicas de Nomeacuerdo
- 2009: Jazz tubo
Music videos
- "Mermelada de Tristeza"
- "3/4 de Nada"
- "Telarañas en La Mente"
- "Mi Bestia Interior"
- "Suena Como Mozart"
- "Vivir Para Siempre"
- "Ráfagas de Luz"
- "Quererme"
- "Como Quisiera Que No Existieras"
- "Todo x Ti"
- "Por Dónde Sale El Sol"
- "Cuando Dices Que Te Vas"
- "Si En Verdad Me Quieres, Préstame Un Dólar"