La Ley

Formed in Chile in 1987, La Ley are considered a pillar of the Latin rock scene. Though their early years were marked by transition and sporadic recording, the late 1990s saw them cementing their place in the scene. The focus was brought in part by tragedy: The band lost their lead singer in a car accident in 1994, which moved the band in a more pensive direction. Sad as the inspiration was, the result has been a string of albums that have touched audiences with their thoughtfulness, including 2001's MTV Unplugged session, which won a Latin Grammy.