We’re really grateful to the people who sent in their videos until we found “the chosen one.”ĪR: What stood out the most from this process is how much talent Mexico has and the paisanada that lives in the U.S. It’s not easy to go through so many videos. What was that process for you guys? What made Tony stand out?Įrick García: It was a really long process. You guys went through more than 6,000 casting videos before selecting Tony. TE: I will do what I can for everything to go well.ĪR: And if not, we’ll pull his ears! I think he has what it takes to take this project to a new level. He’s a young person who is so talented, looking to break through. TE: Maybe you should ask my bandmates that!ĪR: He brings las ganas. What do you think you bring to the table? Calibre 50 was looking for something different, and so now I’m here. TE: More than anything, my work is going to show what I’m made of. Tony, do you feel a responsibility to follow in Edén’s footsteps? Or are you looking to bring something new and different? With Tony, this new dream is just starting. Calibre 50 is a dream we’ve all had because we love the music. It affected us on the sentimental side, but there’s nothing like getting past that to keep moving forward. You become brothers, so there’s a deep feeling that goes past work. Whether you like it or not, being with someone for so many years, they become family. We reached a beautiful agreement with Edén. But now that we’re on this side with Tony, we see things a lot differently. How did you guys take it?Īrmando Ramos: Like with any rupture, whether it be a couple or a work-related thing, it affected us. It must’ve been a difficult transition to go from having someone like Edén who has been with you guys since your start in 2010. And with our experience, we’re going to try to help him as much as possible. He’s such an intelligent kid and he’s so willing to learn from us. Believe me, it’s been lots of rehearsals. He’s so intelligent.ĪG: It’s been 15 days since Tony joined us. And so this is helping us get better and get used to Tony being in the group. To be honest, we were in such a comfort zone that we wouldn’t even rehearse anymore. He comes to shake things up, and we definitely needed that. We’re already in our 30s, of course, we’re not old.
Was Tony being 20 a factor in choosing him for the group?ĪG: It was definitely a point in his favor, since he brings this great attitude of a chamaquito that’s only 20. When you combine it all, there’s definitely going to be success.
There’s a good balance when we combine his youth, drive, and ganas with the years of experience that we bring to Calibre 50.
I’m ready to see the brotherhood.Īrmando Ramos: It’s like everything, it’s been a process. I also want my bandmates to put me in my place if I ever do anything wrong. TE: I’m so happy and I will be working hard so people can see my talent. What does it feel like to now join such an iconic norteño group? And now I’ve taken this big step toward victory! I used to have a group in Monterrey under my name. “He’s fresh out of the box!”Ĭalibre 50 says that Elizondo, at just 20 years old, brings a youthfulness, a fresh perspective, and a different voice to the iconic norteño group behind tracks such as “Si Te Pudiera Mentir,” “A La Antigüita,” and “Simplemente Gracias.” With 21 Number One hits, the Sinaloa-based band holds the record for most Number Ones on Billboard‘s Regional Mexican Airplay since it launched in 1994.Ĭalibre 50 spoke with Rolling Stone about the band’s fresh era with Elizondo at its helm. “After countless hours meeting with different singers and going through videos, Tony is finally where he needs to be,” Ramos tells Rolling Stone. On Tuesday, the Mexican band presented Elizondo as its new lead vocalist following the departure of band founder Edén Muñoz, who left the group to pursue a solo career.Īfter Muñoz left in early January, Calibre 50 - now comprising Elizondo, guitarist Armando Ramos, drummer Erick García, and tuba player Alex Gaxiola - sent out a casting call to find Muñoz’s replacement. That’s what the original members of Calibre 50 say their newest addition, Tony Elizondo, brings to the group.
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