La Frontera, a Spanish rock group formed in 1984, emerged from Madrid's music
scene during the decline of "la movida." The band was founded by Javier Andreu
(vocals), Toni Marmota (bass), José Battaglio (drums), Quino Maqueda (guitar),
and Rafa Hernández (guitar). They initially gained recognition by winning the
Villa de Madrid festival in 1984 with their song "Duelo al sol". Their debut
album, La Frontera, released in 1985, featured notable tracks like "La ley de la
horca" and a cover of "Viva Las Vegas". The band's breakthrough came with La
Rosa de los Vientos in 1989, which in...