Known for their kitschy image and their often humorous lyrics, Botellita de
Jerez were a Mexican rock band from Mexico City. Its classic lineup consisted of
guitarist and singer Sergio Arau, bassist Armando Vega Gil, and drummer
Francisco “El Mastuerzo” Barrios. Combining classic rock’n’roll with cumbia and
traditional Mexican music, they jumped to fame in 1984 with their eponymous
studio debut and the underground hit single “Alármala de Tos,” later covered by
Café Tacvba. Botellita de Jerez followed up in 1985 with La Venganza del Hijo
del Guacarock and 1987’s Naco Es Chido, whi...