El Tri is a Mexican rock band from Mexico City, formed in 1984 by Alex Lora after a split from Three Souls in My Mind, which he had fronted since 1968. The name El Tri references the Mexican flag and national soccer team. The band's sound incorporates rock and roll, blues-rock, acoustic rock, psychedelic rock, and hard rock, with lyrics addressing social and political issues. El Tri has released numerous albums, including Simplemente (1985), which featured 'Triste Canción' and 'Metro Balderas.' Several albums have achieved gold certification in Mexico. Key members alongside Lora include multi-instrumentalist Rafael Salgado on saxophone and harmonica. The band is known for energetic live performances characterized by Lora's raspy vocals and stage presence.