Mario Mutis
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| Born | 20 October 1947 Viña del Mar, Chile |
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| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1963–present |
Mario Mutis (born 20 October 1947) is a Chilean musician, best known for being the bass player and vocalist for the progressive rock-folk band Los Jaivas.[1]
Biography
[edit]During his childhood he studied at Saint Peter's School in Viña del Mar.
In the first formations of the group (then known as The High & Bass), Mutis and Gato Alquinta were guitarists. Mutis eventually switched to bass as the band had no bassists at the time. In 1975 he left the band, during his stay in Argentina , due to personal issues; however, he rejoined in 1979. In 1985 he left the group again and settled in Chile. The following year he suffered a stroke and went into a coma, being admitted to the Las Condes Clinic . In 1996 he rejoined Los Jaivas and continues to perform with the band.
In addition to bass, Mutis plays guitar and percussion for Los Jaivas, and also serves as one of two primary vocalists following Alquinta's death in 2003.
References
[edit]- ^ "Los Jaivas reconocen uso no autorizado de canción para spot de TV". La Nación. 13 April 2010. Archived from the original on 16 April 2010. Retrieved 29 May 2010.
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