Spanish pop/rock band
La Unión got involved in the local scene in the early '80s. Singer Rafael Sánchez, bass player
Luis Bolín, guitarist
Mario Martínez, and keyboardist
Iñigo Zabala hit the charts in 1984 with their song "Lobo Hombre en Paris," releasing Mil Siluetas that same year, produced by
Mecano's
Nacho Cano and followed by
El Maldito Viento in 1985. Three years later, the band self-produced
Vivir Al Este del Eden. Around that same time,
Zabala decided to leave, turning the group into a three-piece act. While experimenting with their music,
La Unión moved to England to work with
Mike Howlett, recording
Tentación. On October 19, 1991, at La Coruña, the band made the live recording
Tren de Largo Recorrido, which compiled their best songs. In a new experimental experience,
La Unión decided to make a record in the U.S.
Psycofunkster Au Lait was produced by
Stephan Galfas and issued in 1993. The band continued recording, releasing Big Bang in 2010. Guitarist
Mario Martínez died on April 10, 2022, due to laryngeal cancer. He was 60 years of age. ~ Drago Bonacich