US EditionMexican Rock Legend David "El Guadaña" Lerma Dead at 61
- David Lerma, also known as El Guadaña, was the lead singer of the Mexican urban rock band Banda Bostik and passed away at the age of 61 in 2025.
- Banda Bostik, formed in 1983 by close friends in Tlalnepantla, emerged as a key voice in Mexico's urban rock movement.
- The band gained a cult following through street tapes and underground shows while addressing themes like marginalization and violence.
- The band confirmed Lerma’s death without disclosing the cause and described him as their 'brother' leaving an indelible mark.
- Lerma's passing leaves Banda Bostik in mourning and highlights his impact on generations identifying with his raw, poetic lyrics.
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Last Sunday a publication on social networks spread quickly: “Banda Bostik is in mourning. Our brother David Lerma has departed from this plane. Thank you, brother, for so many moments lived. There are no words to express our loss.” The above was the epilogue of a rumor and the beginning of multiple publications and photos of a central Mexican rock character: El Guadaña, singer, composer and front image of the Banda Bostik but, above all, spokes…
David Lerma, known as “El Guadaña”, the main singer of the emblematic Banda Bostik, and one of the most beloved and representative artists of Mexican urban rock, died. The news was confirmed by the group itself in a message published on its social networks, through which they thanked the public for the affection and asked for respect for the family of the vocalist at this difficult moment. Lerma died at 61 years old, after facing several health …
Tlalnepantla, May 19. The exponent of urban rock, David Lerma “El Guadaña”, vocalist and leader of the band Bostik, died on Sunday, May 18, at the age of 61; his remains will be veiled in the sand Adolfo López Mateos in the center of Tlalnepantla, State of Mexico where his followers will be able to give him the last farewell. “The band Bostik is in mourning. Our brother David Lerma has departed from this plane. Thank you Brother for the many mom…
Mexican urban rock is in mourning after the death of David Lerma, better known as ‘El Guadaña’, at 61 years of age. Lerma, the main voice of the iconic Banda Bostik, marked a whole generation of followers and consolidated herself as a fundamental figure within the culture of urban rock in Mexico, so the signs of affection soon became known. They dismiss “El Guadaña”, a member of the band Bostik La Banda Bostik shared the pain that impregnates it…
It was through a message on social networks that members of the group reported the death of the vocalist of the band Bostik, pioneer of Mexican rock, David Lerma, best known in the medium by "El Guadaña". "The band Bostik is in mourning, our brother David Lerma to match this plane. Thanks brother for so many moments lived. There are no words to express our loss", were the words of the band. Faced with what happened, friends and admirers of the m…
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