Teléfono Rojo

Teléfono Rojo came out of Madrid's new wave scene in the early 1980s, built around Carlos Berlanga, Jaime Urrutia, and Manolo Campoamor. Their breakthrough was 'Una Vespa Blanca Y Azul,' a single that caught on quickly and became something of an anthem. The band put out four studio albums between 1983 and 1989, starting with their self-titled debut and ending with 'La Llama Azul.'

Their 1986 album 'Flores en el Desierto' marked a shift toward darker themes and a more experimental sound, which didn't sit well with everyone. The band had a reputation for sharp lyrics and a certain audacity, but they also dealt with internal conflicts and personal struggles. They called it quits in 1990.

After the split, Berlanga, Urrutia, and Campoamor all worked on solo projects. Carlos Berlanga died in 2002. Songs like 'Amor Sin Techo' and 'El Verano Del Amor' still turn up in conversations about that era of Spanish music.