He bar that was born men g and which has been the protagonist of some of his most legendary songs, in addition to being the scene of some scenes in his films or some of his video clips, he has been honored by the City Council of Madrid.
known as the Rowlandthis enclave located in Madrid avenues park, is therefore related to culture and artssince in its facilities they have filmed music videos and movies and it has been a place of inspiration for screenwriters and writers.
Last February, the plenary session of the Salamanca district of Madrid in which the Rowland is located approved this reception and it was yesterday, Tuesday, that the mayor, Jose Luis Martinez-Almeidaaccompanied by the deputy mayor, begona villacisdiscovered a plaque on the facade of the building where this room has been for more than four decades. Javi, David, Rafa and Dani, members of Hombres G, were present at the tribute.
The bar, which is located precisely at Avenida de Baviera 9, is one of the landmarks and a must for music lovers and where the Hombres G began their musical journey. it’s there that they met in their youth and where, to this day, they’re still going to have a great time. In the decoration of its walls are some objects of the group, gifts that Nano, the owner of the place, keeps as authentic relics.
The installation of this plaque is an acknowledgment of the work of Nanoa young entrepreneur who, in 1978, accompanied by his friend chafly, opened this place which retains its original spirit 45 years later. The mayor did not hesitate to have words of gratitude for both of them and for the components of Hombres G, “a pride for the city, which 40 years later continues to play around the world” and whose words, according to the mayor, “they are unforgettable” for those nostalgic for the 80s to whom this place, which “it comes from all over town”, provided such good times. For this reason, Almeida wanted “long live the G Men and especially Rowland”.
Place of worship and pilgrimage for fans
It was in the 80s that the group from Madrid made Rowland a place of worship and pilgrimage for its fans, since this emblematic place appeared on the lyrics of some of his songs and music videos, as visit our bar (1986) or in his 1987 film, give me back my girlfriend.
Also, with his latest musical project, the corner of rowlandthe G Men recall the good times passed in this place, whose walls are part of the historical memory of an entire era and people from Madrid.
The Spanish pop rock group reached the highest levels of success at the end of the 80 years with his first album and, through fresh and bold letteringhas become popular all over the world, mainly in Latin America.
David Summers, Raphael Gutierrez, Daniel Mosque there Javier Molina are part of the musical history of our countryand four decades after its debut, they keep their essence intact to take the stage with the same passion as always.