translated from Spanish: “The Globetro globetrotting knight” Luca Prodan and the tributes that keep him alive

Luca Podran was born in Rome, a mixture of exquisite blood, his father Austro Húngaro and his mother born in China. He lived his teenage years in England, went to an elitist school, which was also attended by Prince Charles, and to which he hated. That’s why he ran away a year before he finished tuition and I look for him interpol, who finally found him in Italy.In 1970 he settled in England, where they say he rubbed shoulders with John Lydon, Sid Vicius, Ian Curtis, Malcolm McLaren and Sthephanie Nuttal who would later become Sumo’s first drummer.Nothing in Luca’s life is false or true, all covered by an enigmatic personality, and averence that only talent could sustain. I participated closely in the English alternative music scene of the 70s.By the time it was installed in Argentina, in the middle of the military dictatorship, it already brought with it the best influence of music that could be had. In 1984 the definitive formation of sumo was composed with Alberto “superman” Troilo (Drums), Ricardo Mollo (Guitar), Germán Daffunchio (Guitar), Diego Arnedo (Bass), Roberto Pettinato (Saxo) and Prodan (vocals).

Sumo last formation /ph:internet

In 1985, the band used to split in two to earn more money and get more shows per weekend; One called itself “Hurlingham Reggae Band” and the other “Sumito”. His first album was “Corpiños in the early Morning”, which came out in cassette format but had a limited distribution. Then with “Divided by Happiness,” a title that made the band led by Ian Curtis “Joy Division” a clear irony, was that they got their first hit “the dumb blonde”. His second hit was “the old vinegars” and with him came the mythical concert of Obras Sanitarias, with which they positioned themselves as one of the most convocant bands. By 1987, what would become his last album “After Chabon”, on December 20 they gave a concert at Club Atlético los Andes, Luca addressed his audience with a “There goes the last” and after that came “Fuck You”. Two days later they found the lifeless body of Luca Prodan.Luca Vive, in your playlist, in your T-shirts, in your rebelliousness and so remember it greats of Argentine rock, listen to his homages hereDivididos, “Luca”

Vicentico, “Luca”

The Tits “Sale Luca”

Cyrus and the Persians “Malambo for Luca”

Sumo Quilmes Rock (2007)

Original source in Spanish