The Early Years

La Unión is a Spanish rock band from Madrid formed in 1980. The band was formed by Rafael Sánchez (vocals, guitar), Juan Vega (bass guitar), Luis Bolín (guitar) and Javier Molina (drums).

Career Highlights

The band got its first success with the single 'Lobo Hombre en París', released in 1984. It was a top 10 hit in Spain and it got them a nomination to the national music awards. That same year they released their debut album entitled 'La Unión'. Their second album 'Tierra de Nadie' was released two years later and it peaked at number one on the Spanish Albums Chart.

Collaborations with Other Artists

Throughout their career, La Unión has collaborated with several other artists. In 1987 they released a duet with Nacha Pop called 'A las Nueve'. They also collaborated with Miguel Ríos in 'Vuelta al Mundo' (1992) and Joaquín Sabina in 'Contigo' (1996).

Recent Years

La Unión has continued producing music and touring throughout the years. They have released 7 studio albums and 3 live albums since their formation in 1980. In 2008 they celebrated their 25th anniversary with a concert at Madrid's National Auditorium. In 2018 they announced an extensive tour across Spain to celebrate their 38th anniversary.

Legacy

La Unión is considered one of the most important rock bands in Spain. They are often referred to as the Spanish U2 because of their success in Spain during the 80s. Some of their most popular songs include 'Lobo Hombre en París', 'Los Amantes', 'Tren de Largo Recorrido' and 'A las Nueve'.}