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]
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Origin | Durango, Mexico |
Genres | Duranguense, Grupero |
Years active | 1981–present |
Labels | Musart,(1987-1990) Garmex,(1990-?) Terrazas Records,(2003-2004) Fonovisa Records (2009-2012) Disa Records (2004-2008) Cruz De Piedra Music (2020-Present) |
Members | Jose Angel Medina Jr. 1996-Present
Angel Medina III 2020-Present Enrique “Pollo” Facio 2010-2012, 2022-Present Gustavo Medina 2011-Present Miguel Medina 2014-Present Rafael Castañon 2020-Present Isaias Garcia 2020-Present |
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 Jose Angel 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.
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