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Menudo

Menudo was a Puerto Rican boy band that became one of the most popular Latin pop groups of the 1970s and 1980s. Founded in 1977 by producer Edgardo Díaz, Menudo was a pioneering band with a unique formula: rotating its members to keep the band young as the members aged. This innovative concept allowed the group to continuously reinvent itself with fresh faces and voices, appealing to successive generations of young fans across Latin America, the United States, and beyond. The band's name, which means "small" in Spanish, was a nod to the youthful nature of its members, who were generally aged between 12 and 16.

Throughout its storied career, Menudo released numerous albums, achieving great success with hits that became anthems of the era. Songs like "Quiero Ser," "Súbete A Mi Moto," and "Claridad" are just a few examples of their extensive catalog that resonates with fans even today. The band's influence extended beyond music, as they were also trendsetters in fashion and teen idols in magazines and posters adorning millions of fans' walls around the world. Menudo's popularity peaked in the 1980s, becoming a launching pad for the careers of several international stars, including Ricky Martin and Draco Rosa. The group underwent numerous lineup changes over its history, ultimately disbanding and reforming under different names and configurations, but the original Menudo remains a symbol of Latin pop's golden age.

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