Mexican rock band El Tri, originally known as Three Souls in My Mind, formed in the late '60s and transitioned to singing in Spanish by their third album. Led by Alejandro Lora, the band is recognized as a pioneer in Latin rock. In 1971, El Tri performed at the Avándano Festival, Mexico's equivalent of Woodstock, in front of a large audience. They achieved a gold record with the release of "Simplemente el Tri" in 1985, featuring hit singles "Triste Canción de Amor" and "Vicioso del Rocanrol." The band has toured internationally, including a performance at a Hispanic rock festival in Madrid. El Tri's discography includes successful live albums recorded in various locations, and they received an award from the Mexican Cinematographic Academy for their contribution to the film "Un Año Perdido."
El Tri's Grammy-nominated album "Cuando T├║ No Estas" was released in 1998. The band's first live performance as Three Souls in My Mind took place on October 12, 1968. They marked their 33rd anniversary with the release of "Sinf├│nico, Vol. 2" and hosted a festival named El Tri-Fest at Mountain View's Shoreline Amphitheater.
