xLa Familiax formed in Tijuana in 1996 with Alex Lora on vocals, Cesar López on bass, Sergio Arau on guitar, and Javier Bátiz on drums. Their early years involved financial struggles, but they kept playing. In the early 2000s, they released the album "Pateando Piedras," which helped establish them in Mexican rock.
Their song "Discipline" came out in 2002 and became widely known. The lyrics often addressed social and political issues, which resonated with some listeners but also drew criticism. They released other albums like "El Circo," "La Grasa," and "El Rock 'N' Roll Ya Está Muerto."
Lora's raw vocals and the band's energetic sound defined their music. They have songs like "For The Family" and "Further Than Words" in their catalog. The group maintained a following through their live performances and straightforward approach to rock music.
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