Grupo Firme rocks Mexico City stadium with 65,000 fans despite downpour

Despite a severe thunderstorm and lightning, Mexican band Grupo Firme delivered a powerful performance to a crowd of 65,000 at the Estadio GNP in Mexico City. The concert, part of their "La Última Peda" tour, began shortly after 9 p.m.

Vocalist Edwin Caz addressed the crowd, revealing the show was nearly canceled due to lightning. "We were very close to having the concert canceled because of the lightning, but it was canceled, damn it! Long live Mexico City, you sons of bitches, and long live Grupo Firme!" he exclaimed.

The band played a setlist of their greatest hits, including "Típico Clásico," "La Pantera," and "Felicidades." The atmosphere was described as intimate, making the stadium feel like a backyard party. The performance included jokes, sensual dances, and even romantic advice, interspersed with viral internet videos.

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We were very close to having the concert canceled because of the lightning, but it was canceled, damn it! Long live Mexico City, you sons of bitches, and long live Grupo Firme!

Several guest artists joined Grupo Firme on stage, including El Flako, El Yaki, Los Ángeles de Charly, Joss Favela, Raúl Beltrán, and Moy Bobadilla. The latter shared an emotional moment, recognizing Caz as his musical mentor and promising to headline the same venue in 2027.

Caz took a moment to reflect on the band's journey, emphasizing the importance of Mexicans supporting each other. "Grupo Firme has had ups, downs, ups again, downs again, and here we are again on the ups, old man, and you never saw us speak ill of any artist, because that's not how we Mexicans should be, we have to support each other," he stated. "My respects to all artists. And remember, you have to be the same, and Mexico... Mexico is awesome, damn it!"

The band continued their performance for over three hours, even as the rain returned, coinciding with a video for their song "Beneficio de la duda," which featured the Angel of Independence monument amidst a storm. The show concluded after midnight.

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Grupo Firme has had ups, downs, ups again, downs again, and here we are again on the ups, old man, and you never saw us speak ill of any artist, because that's not how we Mexicans should be, we have to support each other. My respects to all artists. And remember, you have to be the same, and Mexico... Mexico is awesome, damn it!