The story of Van Gogh’s ear (LODVG) It has been one of the most random and media in the Spanish music scene, especially with regard to its vocalists. The output of Amaia Montero of the group in 2007, the arrival of Leire Martínez and His goodbye last year between rumors of Amaia’s return.
Years of swings, spoils and cross messages that have now culminated with the accidental confirmation (and the subsequent official denial) of the return of Amaia to the Donostiarra group by her personal friend Cayetana Guillén-Cuervo.
Then we review, in chronological order, the most syngnostative events that They have marked the convulsion, and still unfinished, Van Gogh’s ear history.
1996-1997: Foundation of Lodvg and first steps
The group is formed in San Sebastián, initially as a band of versions. Amaia Montero is incorporated after a test and the group, which complete Pablo Benegas, Álvaro Fuentes, Xabi San Martín y Oak Garde, Adopt the name of Van Gogh’s ear.
In 1997 they won the Pop-Rock Contest City of San Sebastiánwhich allows them to record their first model and capture the attention of the music industry.
1998-2006: Success with Amaia Montero
– 1998: release of the debut album Tell the sun (May 17) With successes like 28, I will dream or tell me in my ear.
– 2000: Publican Copperpot’s tripthat catapults them to international stardom with issues such as care, the beach or Paris.
– 2003: Sale What I told you while you were sleepingwith hits like roses and you can count on me.
– 2006: They launch Pretty and the EP More beautiful. That year they edit the 1996-2006 Lovg compilation for its tenth anniversary.
– 2005-2007: They get international awards such as the Latin Grammy, MTV, Waves and Silver Gaviota in Viña del Mar.
2007: Departure from Amaia Montero
– June 29, 2007: Last concert of Amaia Montero With LODVG in Tenerife.
– November 19, 2007: Amaia officially announces your departure To start your solo career.
2008-2024: era leire martínez
– 2008: Leire martínezafter passing by factor X, she is chosen new vocalist. Debuts with the album a FIVE IN THE ASTORIA (September 2), which includes successes such as the last waltz and Thursday.
– 2008: Amaia Montero released her first solo album entitled, of course, Amaia Montero.
– 2009: PUBLIC LODVG Our house to the left of timere -registering classics with Leire and the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra.
– 2011: Comets come out for heaven (Lodvg con leire). Amaia Montero Public Amaia Montero
– 2013: LODVG publishes the direct First row.
-– 2014: Amaia Montero Publica If God wants too.
– 2016: Public Lodvg The imaginary planet (with leire).
– 2018: Amaia Montero Lanza Born to believe.
– 2020: PUBLIC LODVG A whisper in the stormlast album with Leire.
– 2021-2022: Turn a whisper in the storm Tour.
– 2024: Tour of festivals and concerts among the rumors farewell to Leire.
More rumors, tensions and leire exit
– July 2024: the Rumors about the possible return of Amaia Monteror, fed by Publications of Amaia herself on social networks and her reappearance on the stage during The Karol G concert at Santiago Bernabéu.
– October 2024: Lodvg announces through a community, not signing the singer, Leire Martínez’s departure after 17 yearsciting differences in group vision. Leire expresses his discomfort for the treatment received and for the rumors of Amaia.
– December 2024: Leire file for Must! Productions To start your solo career.
– April 2025: Leire launches his first single, My namewith clear references to their departure from the group and the treatment received.
Confirmation of the return of Amaia Montero
– April 2025: journalist David Insua reveals in the tentacles program that LODVG records new songs with Amaia Montero And she prepares international tour as a vocalist.
Amaia shares on social networks images and allusive messages on her return, reinforcing rumors.
– End of March 2025: Pablo BenegasLodvg guitarist, confirms that they are composing new songs, although without giving details about the vocalist.
– April 21, 2025: Cayetana Guillén CuervoAmaia’s intimate friend, publicly confirms the singer’s return to Lodvg during the red carpet of the Talía Awards in Madrid. It highlights Amaia’s illusion and caution before this new stage, as well as the emotion of fans and the band’s surroundings.
“I know for a long time. She is very good, she is excitedwith very caution … but she is very excited and very grateful for the love that everyone has her and, when she went out with Karol G, that was wonderful. Spain showed him his love and I think they will petar him “he said.
– April 23: Before the stir, Cayetana publishes an urgent statement in which he apologizes for his statements and clarifies that It was a confusion generated following the question that took Amaia’s return.
“From the emotion, love and deep admiration I feel for her, I replied excited, remembering a conversation between friends in which she expressed her desire to return to music, asking me not to transcend, because I did not know when or how. My response to the press was from the innocence, the illusion and the love I feel for it “, The statement indicates.
