The Rock 'n' Roll movement in Mexico was not merely isolated to Mexico and other areas of Spanish influence; rather, the records made such an impact to the culture surrounding Rock 'n' Roll that the music was felt in other countries internationally. Sharing well over 1,000 miles of border with the United States, it should be understood that the Los Rockin Devil's unique style was no exception to Mexico. Nonetheless, Rock 'n' Roll had several groups starting up in Mexico, the majority of which did not create their own melodies. That is to say, several of the Mexican Rock 'n' Roll bands adapted the most popular songs being played north of the border into a more personalized music. For example, in the United States, "Hang on Sloopy" by The McCoys was adapted in Mexico as "Hey Lupe" by Los Rockin Devil's. This transition is what's known as the passage from "Rock 'n' Roll" to "Rocanrol."

Los Rockin Devil's adapted music from:
Elvis Presley, Jackie Wilson, Millie Small, Chris Montez, Dale & Grace, Little Richard, Wanda Jackson, Ronnie Dove, Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Beatles, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Chuck Berry, El Pequeño Antonio, Rosie, Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, Consuelo Velasquez aka Concha "Conchita" Velsaco, Van Morrison, The Doors, Wayne Fontana, Sandie Shaw, Enrique Franco, The Teen Queens, The Chordettes, The Fontane Sisters, The Rolling Stones, Johnny Thunder, Fred Murry, Herman's Hermits, Fats Domino, Mickey Lee Lane, James Brown, David Clayton Thomas and the Shays, The Kinks, Tarheel Slim and Little Ann, The Larks, The McCoys, Ray Charles, Donovan, Robert "Bobby" Moore & The Rhythm Aces, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tommy Roe, Sonny and Cher, The Raindrops, Tommy James and the Shondells, Jackie Lee, Leo Acosta, Perrey & Kingsley, Bobby Boris Pickett, The Rascals, Question Mark "?" and The Mysterians, The Troggs, Jimmy Hendrix, Miriam Makeba, Alberto Dominguez, Patsy Cline, Otis Redding, Alejandro Guzman Mayer, Aretha Franklin, 1910 Fruitgum Company, Ann & Johnny Hawker, Al Green, Burt Bacharach, The Isley Brothers in 1963, The Human Beinz, Ike and Tina Turner, Mary Hopkin, Titus Turner, Deep Purple, Galt MacDermot, Nigliacci Mattone and Nada Malanima, Led Zeppelin, George Harrison, The Archies, R.B. Greaves, Free, and others.

Orfeón produced Los Rockin Devil's throughout most its Rocanrol career, either under its own icon or that of its Dimsa subsidiary. However, the very first record was produced under the Tambora banner in 1964, a rarity among collections. Approximately three to four dozen records were made since then, including several 7" singles and EP's and a handful of Greatist Hits albums. Many of their songs were hits, earning the ensemble 5 gold records and 3 silver records. In Idolos del Rock's reader poll of the best music of 1966, Los Rockin Devil's was voted the best Mexican Band of the Year, receiving 3,227 votes. Los Hermanos Carrion, the most recognized group of the era, earned second place, beat by LRD by a full 545 votes. The archival magazine reports that the remaining top five are as follows (in case you were wondering): Locos del Ritmo, Los Yaki, and Los Apson Boys, respectively. These entrancing and award-winning cuts by Los Rockin Devils include songs like "Bule Bule," "Perro Lanudo," and "Hey Lupe."

Below is a list of the various albums produced by Los Rockin Devil's; although the list may be incomplete, it offers a glimpse into the magnetic style and diverse selection that the group had to offer. Download Quicktime to hear the music clips. Be certain to visit our LRD Store; here you can find out how to get your hands on viyl records with the original Los Rockin Devil's sound, and your donations go directly to the maintenance of the site.

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