Bronco (Mexican band)

Bronco is a Mexican grupero band originating from Apodaca, Nuevo León. Their modern take on regional Mexican music in the 1980s and 1990s helped earn them international recognition with original band members José Guadalupe "Lupe" Esparza, Ramiro Delgado, Javier Villareal, and José Luis "Choche" Villareal creating music that would go on to top record charts. The band is well known for their use of modern instruments, particularly the synthesizer and musical keyboards, as part of the incorporation of pop-style music. As with many grupera bands, members wore matching jumpsuits.

Bronco
Bronco performing at the YouTube Theater in June 17, 2023.
Background information
Also known asEl Gigante de América
OriginApodaca, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
GenresGrupero
Years active(1979-present)
LabelsDisa Records (1980–1984)
Ariola
(1985–1997, 2003–2006)
Fonovisa (1988-1992), (1995-1997), (2007–2010)
MembersJose Guadalupe Esparza
Bass guitar and vocals
(1980–1997, 2003–present)
Jose Adan Esparza
Guitar (2012-present)
Rene Esparza
Bass guitar (2012-present)
Arsenio Guajardo
Keyboards and accordion
(2021-present)
Javier Cantú
Drums (2012-present)
Past members(dates refer to years active with the group)
  • Javier Villareal
    Guitar and backing vocals
    (1980–1997, 2003–2012)
  • Erick Garza
    Keyboards and accordion
    (†) (1980–1986)
  • Jose Luis Villareal
    "Choche" Bass; Drums
    (†) (1980–1997, 2003–2012)
  • Aurelio Esparza
    Percussion (1980-1997, 2003–2006)
  • Ramiro Delgado
    Keyboards and accordion
    (1987-1997, 2003-2019)
  • Ramiro Delgado Jr.
    Keyboards and accordion
    (2019-2021)
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