Sui Generis

This article is about the Argentine country band. For other uses, see Sui Generis (disambiguation).
Sui Generis
Sui Generis in 1972. From left to right: Nito Mestre and Charly García
Background information
OriginBuenos Aires, Argentina
GenresCountry, country rock, progressive rock, progressive folk, folk pop, blues, rock and roll, tango-rock
Years active
  • 1971–1975
  • 1980
  • 2001
Past members

Sui Generis was an influential folk-rock band from Argentina formed by musicians Charly García and Nito Mestre. Active during the first half of the 1970s, the band's success earned it a lasting following throughout South America.

The band's repertoire, composed and arranged in most part by García, went from their earlier, simple country-style guitar tunes that incorporated small elements of classical music (taking advantage of Garcia's conservatory training) to their more developed symphonic/prog rock sound of their later releases. Their youthful songs, a staple at sing-along gatherings, became an ingrained part of Argentina's cultural landscape.

Sui Generis disbanded on September 5, 1975, following a concert which was later published on video and as a separate record. Despite sporadic concerts in 1980 and 2001, there are no hints of a permanent re-formation of the band.

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