Biography

Mexrrissey is a Mexican band co-founded by Camilo Lara (Mexican Institute of Sound) and Sergio Mendoza (Calexico, Orquesta Mendoza). Inspired by Morrissey and The Smiths' songs, Camilo and Sergio along with: Ceci Bastida, Jay de la Cueva, Alejandro Flores, Chetes and Ricardo Nájera began this musical project in 2015. Their album, "No Manchester" (2016) contains Morrissey songs translated into Spanish with a mix of Latin beats and sounds added to the music. After their first show in Mexico City, the band began with a UK tour in April 2015. After their first tour in the UK they have since gone back and have also been on other tours through the US and Australia. Future shows will be happening in October and November 2017 through the US and Argentina. During the spring of 2018, Mexrrissey will do a tour through the UK called "La Reina Is Dead".