For three years, Marco Antonio Guerrero played the role of lead vocalist in Grupo 5, which earned him recognition in the Peruvian cumbia scene. However, his inappropriate behavior caused his permanent expulsion from the orchestra by decision of Elmer 'Chico' Yaipén. Now, as an established soloist, he has decided to share his experiences within the group. We invite you to learn more about it in the following note.
What was Marco Antonio Guerrero's initial meeting with Elmer 'Chico' Yaipén like?
In this regard, in an interview with the newspaper TromeMarco Antonio Guerrero told how Alfredo Jamanca and Elmer 'Boy' Yaipén showed up unexpectedly at his home, unknown to him at the time. Guerrero mentioned that 'Chico' was looking for a new singer for Grupo 5 and had received a record from a show in which Guerrero had participated with Internacional Privados. After meeting them and getting excited to see the members of the Team 5, Guerrero expressed feelings of conflict, as he felt grateful to Privados for the opportunity they had given him. However, he decided to accept 'Chico's invitation and moved to Monsefu to live in Elmer's house.
Marco Antonio Guerero. Photo: diffusion
What was Marco Antonio Guerrero's salary when he joined Group 5?
The cumbiambero, as the main vocalist of Group 5, experienced significant progress in his professional career, which translated into improvements in his financial situation. In that context, Warrior, now with 35 years old, explained: “I was the kid who feels that he is 'stuck with fashion', well I started earning 800 soles and three years later I earned 10 thousand, and had only 19 years. I was totally out of place, I think that happens to all of us, the problem is when it happens again, then you're already an idiot. For that reason, 'Chico' with good reason retired me.”
What meaning does Group 5 have for Guerrero?
Over the course of three years, Marco Antonio Guerrero resided in Monsefu and he experienced treatment that transcended the merely professional, since he was considered an integral part of the family. Along these lines, the artist expressed that, although at first he was a stranger, over time he received care and consideration as if he were another member of the family. In his own words, the family of Team 5 It has great meaning for him, since they treated him with the same affection as a son. “At first I was a stranger who arrived, but then they treated me like part of their family, they have been good to me. That's why the Group 5 family means a lot to me, they treated me like a son,” he claimed.
Now dedicated to his career as soloistthe singer unreservedly praises his previous orchestra, highlights its impact on Peruvian music. “It is a group of the people, of the masses, and cumbia is a genre that reigns in the country, which has conquered all social classes. That's good for us because we consume what we own and money moves between us, and people feel proud of their artists.”he pointed out.
What were some of the hit songs that Guerrero participated in during his time in Group 5?
During his period in Group 5, Warrior contributed to the production of successful songs like 'You are my good', 'You're leaving', 'I fell in love with you and what', 'Just words' and 'Final letter'. His entry into the group was strategic, since at the same time that Lucho Paz, another prominent figure in the group, was preparing to begin his career as a soloist.
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