Indio Solari's band 'in shock' but will proceed with live-streamed concert

The band Los Fundamentalistas del Aire Acondicionado has released an emotional statement expressing their profound shock following the death of their frontman, Carlos Alberto "Indio" Solari, at the age of 77. The group conveyed their devastation through a message shared on social media.

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We are in shock. Like everyone. We don't really know what to do.

"We are in shock. Like everyone. We don't really know what to do," the statement began, reflecting the collective grief felt by the musicians who have accompanied Solari since his solo career began after leaving Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota.

Despite the immense sorrow, the band announced they would proceed with a concert scheduled for the next day. They explained that while the performance would not be as originally planned, they felt compelled to connect with their audience. "The devastating blow hits us, but as dejected as we are, our hearts ask us to gather," the statement read.

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The devastating blow hits us, but as dejected as we are, our hearts ask us to gather.

Adding to the original plan, the concert will now be live-streamed for all fans. The band acknowledged the emotional weight of the performance, stating, "It's not going to be easy, nor is it going to be the concert we had planned, but gathering and being close seems like the only somewhat reparative thing."

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It's not going to be easy, nor is it going to be the concert we had planned, but gathering and being close seems like the only somewhat reparative thing.

The statement concluded with a heartfelt farewell: "We love you, Indio..." Solari, a legendary figure in Argentine rock, died on Friday. The cause of death was later confirmed as a hemorrhagic stroke following an accident in a heated swimming pool at his home in Parque Leloir. He had been battling Parkinson's disease.

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We love you, Indio...