Luis Gerardo Garza Cisneros (Spanish: [lwis xeˈɾaɾðo ˈɣaɾsa sisˈneɾos];[a] born 19 September 1979), better known by his stage name Chetes (Spanish: [ˈtʃetes]), is a Mexican rock musician, known as the frontman of the Avanzada Regia rock bands Zurdok and Vaquero as well as for his solo work.

Chetes
Chetes wearing a black denim jacket and sunglasses, standing onstage in front of a microphone, with an acoustic guitar around his neck, pointing his right forefinger toward the audience
Chetes performing in 2017
Background information
Born
Luis Gerardo Garza Cisneros

(1979-09-19) 19 September 1979 (age 46)
Monterrey, Mexico
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • bass
Years active1993–present
LabelEMI
Formerly of
Websitechetes.com.mx

Biography

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Chetes was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico. He joined the fledgling rock band Zurdok in 1993 and went on to record three albums with them. The group broke up in 2002, and in 2005, Chetes, along with former Zurdok bandmate Maurizio Terracina, created the band Vaquero, together with Rodrigo Guardiola. They released a self-titled album the same year.

In 2005, Chetes recorded a cover of Miguel Bosé's song "Si Tú No Vuelves" with the Spanish duo Amaral, which was released on their 2005 album, Pájaros en la cabeza. A year later, he issued his debut solo record, Blanco Fácil. This was followed by Efecto Dominó in 2008 and Hipnosis in 2010. Chetes has also composed soundtracks for the films El Comediante (2022) and Sobriedad me estás matando (2026).

Discography

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with Zurdok

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with Vaquero

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  • Vaquero (2005)

Solo

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Studio albums

EPs

  • Plug and Play (Acústica) (EP, 2007)
  • Cardio Sapien (EP, 2012)

Live albums

  • Chetes 20 Live (2018)
  • En vivo (2026)

Compilations

  • Lo Mejor (2012)

Soundtracks

  • El Comediante (2022)
  • Sobriedad me estás matando (2026)

Notes

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  1. In isolation, Garza is pronounced [ˈgaɾsa].
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