| 词条 | Kraken (band) |
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| name = Kraken | image = Elkin Ramírez.jpg | caption = | image_size = | background = group_or_band | origin = Medellín, Colombia | genre = Heavy metal, Hard rock| | years_active = 1984–present | label = Universal Music, Discos Fuentes, Atenea Producciones | website = {{URL|http://www.krakencolombia.net|Official website}} | current_members = Andrés Leiva Luis Ramírez Carlos Cortés Rubén Gélvez | past_members = Elkin Ramírez Hugo Restrepo Jorge Atehortúa Jaime Tobón Gonzalo Vásquez Gustavo "TavoDrums" Forero Jorge "Pyngwi" Holguin Carlos Reyes }} Kraken is a rock band founded in Medellín, Colombia, in 1983. The current lineup consists of Andrés Leiva (guitar), Ricardo Wolff (guitar), Julian Puerto (drums), Luis Alberto Ramírez (bass guitar), and Rubén Gelvez (electronic keyboards). The sound of the band is characterized by a mixture of hard rock and heavy metal. The influence of the original lead singer Elkin Ramírez, was compared by some publications to that of Freddy Mercury or Bruce Dickinson.[1][2] One of the bands that influenced Ramírez' musical taste was Led Zeppelin. Another well-known influence of his was classical music, which he self-taught upon the advice of his father.[3] Ramirez was commonly referred as "Elkin Kraken" amongst the fans.[4] Guitarist Andrés Leiva contributed his symphonic experience to the band, gained as a student of the classical guitarist Pedro de Alcántara.[5] Leiva has been a member of a variety of different musical projects.{{citation needed|date=January 2017}} On December 18, 2013, the band celebrated its 30th anniversary and filmed the show for an upcoming DVD.[6] Ramírez died from brain cancer on 29 January 2017 in Medellín. He was 54 years old.[7] DiscographyStudio albums
Live and compilation albums
Tributes
References1. ^{{cite web|title=Murió Elkin Ramírez, vocalista de Kraken|url=https://www.elespectador.com/noticias/cultura/murio-elkin-ramirez-creador-de-kraken-articulo-677144|website=elespectador.com|accessdate=29 December 2017}} 2. ^{{cite web|last1=De Moller|first1=Alex|title=“El Titan” and Heavy Metal in Pablo Escobar’s Medellín|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/kb4ng9/el-titan-and-heavy-metal-in-pablo-escobars-medellin|website=vice.com|accessdate=29 December 2017}} 3. ^{{cite web|last1=Escudero|first1=Julian|title=Elkin Ramirez of the Kraken Band (Colombia) talking about his recovery process|url=http://en.metalymetal.com/flyers/elkin-ramirez-kraken-colombian-band-talking-about-himself|website=metalymetal.com|accessdate=29 December 2017}} 4. ^{{cite web|last1=Saa|first1=Kwao|title=Elkin Ramírez, Kraken Lead Singer And Colombian Rock Icon, Dies From Brain Tumor|url=https://www.inquisitr.com/3931216/elkin-ramirez-kraken-colombia-rock-dies-brain-tumor/|website=inquisitr.com|accessdate=29 December 2017}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.pedrodealcantara.com/ |title=Pedro de Alcantara |publisher=Pedro de Alcantara |date= |accessdate=2017-01-29}} 6. ^{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.metaltraveller.com/en/gigs/kraken/medellin_2013.html |title=Kraken 30 years anniversary concert - Orquideorama del Jardín Botánico in Medellín, Colombia, December 18 2013 |publisher=Metal Traveller |date=2013-12-18 |accessdate=2017-01-29}} 7. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7669993/elkin-ramirez-colombia-kraken-rock-titan-dies-at-54|title=Elkin Ramirez, Colombia's 'Rock Titan' and Leader of Kraken, Dies at 54|work=Billboard|date=29 January 2017|accessdate=29 January 2017|author=Cantor-Navas, Judy}} External links
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