History
In 1987 Javier Willy (keyboard) and Daniel Willy (drums) from Torreón, Mexico, decided to start a band. Soon after Ricardo Villa (lead guitar) joined them under the name "Explotion" ("Explosion"). Later they were joined by, Jay de la Cueva. To expand their regional musical career and supported by their parents, they moved to Mexico City, where record producer Luis de Llano, recognizing their potential and added his son, Tito de Llano. Finally, the Willy brothers invited their sister, Toti Willy, and this lineup became Micro Chips. (TV interview)
Their first album, Niños Eléctricos, ("Electric Children") original song by Spanish Composer Miguel Rios, was recorded in early 1987 with the advice and help from Ricardo Ochoa (musician and producer). They released three singles. "No quiero" ("I Don't Want to"). "Angello" that was composed specially for one of the "Menudo" members and gain popularity on the Radio. And "Boomerang", track for a Rollercoaster ride in Mexico City. This record was Gold awarded for high sales.mp3's
In 1990 the band radically changed when Javier, Daniel and Toti Willy decided to return back to Torreón, to continue their studies and later formed "Rock Kids". "Rock Kids" signed with Polygram Records and released two Albums. Micro Chips continued and look for substitutes, record a second album, De Pelicula (1990) the three new members were Mariana Navarro, Jorge Mercado and Tomas Perez.
In 1993 the band decided to record a new album and started looking for a new name, since they were no longer kids. However this never happened, and the musicians continued their musical careers separately.
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