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Patrulla 81 | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Durango, Mexico |
| Genres | Duranguense, Grupero |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | Garmex (1984-1994) Musart (1987-1990) Terrazas Records (2003-2004) Disa (2004-2008) Fonovisa (2009-2012) Cruz de Piedra Music (2020-Present) |
| Members | José Ángel Medina Jr. 1996-present
José Ángel Medina III 2020-present Enrique "Pollo" Facio 2010-2012, 2022-present Gustavo Medina 2011-present Miguel Medina 2014-present Rafael Castañon 2020-present Isaias García 2020-present Joel Olvera 2022-present |
| Website | https://patrulla81.net/ |
Patrulla 81 is a regional Mexican band originally from the state of Durango. Group member José Ángel Medina formed the group in 1981.[1] In 2004, the group released Cómo Pude Enamorarme de Ti, a hit in both the United States and Mexico. In December 2007, the band released a new album, A Mi Ley, featuring the single "Te Quiero Mucho."[2] Patrulla 81's Quiéreme Más reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart in March 2009.[3] In late 2009, the band released Sin Ti No Vive, which debuted on Billboard's Regional Mexican chart at No. 1.[4]
On November 11, 2020, José Ángel Medina, vocalist and leader of Patrulla 81, died from complications of COVID-19. He had been battling the virus since October 16.
His son José Ángel Medina Jr. (known as Filo) as first-born, keyboardist and producer of Patrulla 81 for over 20 years took over the reins of the band.
Singles