Manta Ray
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Spain
- Born: 1992 in Gijón, Asturias, Spain
- Died: 2008
- Active: 1992 - 2008
Biography
Manta Ray were a Spanish band from Gijón, Asturias, formed in 1992 by José Luis García and Nacho Álvarez and associated with the Xixón Sound scene. Their experimental indie rock drew comparisons with *Sonic Youth* and *Tortoise* across albums including 'Manta Ray' (1995), 'Pequeñas puertas que se abren y pequeñas puertas que se cierran' (1998), 'Esperanza' (2000) and 'Estratexa' (2003). Guitarist Nacho Vegas left in 1999 to go solo. The band released a final album in 2006 and split in 2008.
Genres
Manta Ray Discography
- Manta Ray (1995) - Album - rated 3.76/5
- Pequeñas puertas que se abren y pequeñas puertas que se cierran (1998) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- Esperanza (2000) - Album - rated 3.48/5
Members
- José Luis García - guitar, vocals (1992–2008)
- Nacho Álvarez - bass (1992–2008)
- Nacho Vegas - guitar (1994–1999)
- Xabel Vegas - drums (1996–2008)
- Frank Rudow - keyboards, percussion, electronics (1996–2008)