Xava Drago's death: These are CODA's most famous songs, according to AI

Xava Drago passed away at the age of 56 on Thursday. The Coda vocalist left an indelible mark on the music scene . Months before his death, he had been battling stomach cancer, which kept him out of touch with his fans.

The singer is considered one of the most important exponents of Spanish-language hard rock in Mexico , leaving an important musical legacy through generations through his albums.

Since its founding in 1989, Xava, along with Toño Ruiz, Jesús Esquivel, Zito Martínez, and Diego Benyure, have sought to distinguish themselves within the metal genre. Inspired by Bon Jovi and Def Leppard, they decided to create a unique sound with Coda.

Their first album, Tiempo Perfecto (1990), broke away from traditional sounds and was considered by many fans to be glam metal, a subgenre derived from hard rock and heavy metal that is distinguished by catchy melodies.

For over 33 years, the band has captivated fans with songs like "Tócame" (Touch Me), "Atrodo a tu piel" (Stoked on Your Skin), and others . These are some of the hits you can't miss, according to Artificial Intelligence:

• "Still"
• "Stuck to your skin"
• "Eternally"
• "Twenty to Twelve" (In the Heat of the Night)
• "I'm still here"
• "Nothing in common"
• "If I had you here
• "Without you I can't go on"
• "Touch me"

On streaming platforms, the song "Aún" has more than 85,350,982 views , considered one of the most listened to songs by fans and the general public.

Drago's voice wasn't limited to Coda; he also pursued a solo project, releasing tracks like "Delirando" and "Huracán." However, Xava Drago founded Megatón with Raúl Ochoa, Beto Nájera, Aldo Gerspach, Hugo Medina, Diego Orozco, and Hadryan Zerima, a band that gained recognition in the Mexican metal scene.

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