Timbiriche

Timbiriche is a Mexican group that debuted on April 30, 1982, during a broadcast of the news program Hoy Mismo with Alex Gongora and disbanded in 1994. Timbiriche initially started as a six-member group composed of Paulina Rubio, Sasha Sokol, Benny Ibarra, Diego Schoening, Mariana Garza, and Alix Bauer, most whose parents were famous actors, singers, and composers. In 1983, Erik Rubin became the seventh member with the group continuing to have seven members until it disbanded. Two important member changes happened in the mid-80's; in 1985 Eduardo Capetillo replaced Ibarra, later in 1986, teen actress and singer Thalía replaced Sasha Sokol. Timbiriche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide becoming one of the most successful bands in Latin America.[citation needed] Since its inception, the group was considered to be influential in both music and fashion trends leading the way for future Mexican pop groups such as Onda Vaselina (later OV7), Kabah, and RBD. Several members of Timbiriche went on to have hugely successful careers in both music and acting, most notably Paulina Rubio and Thalía who went into international superstardom.

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