Grupo Pan, formed in 1970 in Caracas by percussionist Carlos "Nené" Quintero and his brother Jesús "Chú" Quintero, was a pioneering force in Venezuelan rock. Their sole album, "Pan," released the same year, masterfully blended the rhythmic intensity and brass arrangements of salsa with the powerful guitar-driven sounds of rock, drawing parallels to contemporaries like Santana and El Chicano. This fusion created a unique Afro-Caribbean rock sound that has since become a sought-after classic. The album was reissued in 2023, featuring remastered sound, bonus tracks, and exclusive photos, reaffirming its status as a seminal work in Latin rock history. ([forcedexposure.com](https://www.forcedexposure.com/Artists/GRUPO.PAN.html?utm_source=openai))