// Workers AI · dad joke modeWhat did the Chetes say? "We're paws-itive about history.

For armed irregulars in the Ottoman Empire, see Cheta (armed group).

Chetes
Chetes performing in 2017
Background information
Born	Luis Gerardo Garza Cisneros (1979-09-19) 19 September 1979 Monterrey, Mexico
Genres	Alternative rock pop rock
Occupations	Musician singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals guitar piano bass
Years active	1993–present
Label	EMI
Formerly of	Zurdok Vaquero
Website	chetes.com.mx

Luis Gerardo Garza Cisneros (Spanish: [lwis xeˈɾaɾðo ˈɣaɾsa sisˈneɾos]; born 19 September 1979), better known by his stage name Chetes (Spanish: [ˈtʃetes]), is a Mexican rock musician, known as the frontman of the Avanzada Regia rock bands Zurdok and Vaquero as well as for his solo work.

Biography

Chetes was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico. He joined the fledgling rock band Zurdok in 1993 and went on to record three albums with them. The group broke up in 2002, and in 2005, Chetes, along with former Zurdok bandmate Maurizio Terracina, created the band Vaquero, together with Rodrigo Guardiola. They released a self-titled album the same year.

In 2005, Chetes recorded a cover of Miguel Bosé's song "Si Tú No Vuelves" with the Spanish duo Amaral, which was released on their 2005 album, Pájaros en la cabeza. A year later, he issued his debut solo record, Blanco Fácil. This was followed by Efecto Dominó in 2008 and Hipnosis in 2010. Chetes has also composed soundtracks for the films El Comediante (2022) and Sobriedad me estás matando (2026).

Discography

with Zurdok

• Antena (1997)
• Hombre Sintetizador (1999)
• Maquillaje (2001)

with Vaquero

• Vaquero (2005)

Solo

Studio albums

• Blanco Fácil (2006)
• Efecto Dominó (2008)
• Hipnosis (2010)
• Stereotipos (2016)
• Odisea Magnetica (2019)
• Polvo de Estrellas with Calexico (2024)

EPs

• Plug and Play (Acústica) (EP, 2007)
• Cardio Sapien (EP, 2012)

Live albums

• Chetes 20 Live (2018)
• En vivo (2026)

Compilations

• Lo Mejor (2012)

Soundtracks

• El Comediante (2022)
• Sobriedad me estás matando (2026)

External links

Media related to Chetes at Wikimedia Commons