The Mambo Kings
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Contest:
2023 Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- Round 1
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We were not sure if they had a name for their band, so “The Mambo Kings” is what we are going for on the ballot. From the film of the same name, we have the story of two brothers from Cuba who flee from Havana to the States. There, they eventually pick up where they left off, playing clubs in New York City, like they did in Cuba. Now, as to whether this is a serious contender for the Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, really depends on your opinion of Cuban music and whether you saw this film or not.
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TV Show/Movie Appeared:
The Mambo Kings (1992)
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Actors:
Armand Assante (Cesar Castillo)
Antonio Banderas (Nestor Castillo)
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Songs you may remember:
Beautiful Maria of My Soul
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Why you should vote::
This actually generated an Oscar nominated song.
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Why you should not vote::
It was a Rock and Roll life, though not necessarily Rock and Roll