Patrulla 81
About
Patrulla 81 is a Mexican regional music band from Victoria de Durango, Durango, formed in 1981 by José Ángel Medina Soto. The group is considered one of the pioneers of the "música duranguense" genre, influenced by bands like Los Potros, Abril 78, Los Mier, and Los Bukis. ([nts.live](https://www.nts.live/artists/239342-patrulla-81?utm_source=openai)) In 2004, they released "Cómo Pude Enamorarme de Ti," which became a hit in both Mexico and the United States. Their album "Quiéreme Más" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart in March 2009. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrulla_81?utm_source=openai)) José Ángel Medina Soto, the founder and lead vocalist, passed away on November 11, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19. Following his death, his son, José Ángel Medina Jr., known as Filo, took over as the band's leader. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrulla_81?utm_source=openai))