BANDS WHO'LL ROCK '09: Zeri

They've only been around a little more than a year, but this trio of dashing Latin crooners from Mission has a career trajectory many bands would envy. Zeri has traveled throughout Mexico and Texas, but the most impressive moment for the band was the time spent in the same Houston studio where ZZ Top and Destiny's Child recorded.

GENRE  Latin/Pop/Rock

FOR FANS OF Coheed and Cambria, The Jonas Brothers, Motel

FOUNDED Winter 2007

BASED IN Mission

THE BAND
>> Zeri, 24, guitar, lead vocalist
>> Hector Arizpe, 18, lead guitarist
>> Alex Lopez, 18, drums

WHY THEY'LL BE FAMOUS They're the Mexican version of The Jonas Brothers ... how could they not be famous? Also, lead singer Zeri said that fame is the favorite cousin of success. With that outlook, success and fame can't be far out of reach. They already have fan clubs in the United States, Mexico, Peru, Italy and Spain.

BREAKOUT STAR Zeri (below and center) is the guy behind the band. His name is the band's name. He has the look, he's a great songwriter, vocalist and he's a funny guy. Looks, charm and a down-to-earth attitude will carry the band far.

WHAT THE FANS SAY "He [Zeri] has a huge potential as musician and I know that the band are a great team. I love the sounds, the harmonies, melodies, rhythms ... and most of all is the feeling on the lyrics, because those are real stories." - Acherit Grimaldi, California

THE FUTURE
Three cute guys, three perfect heads of hair and catchy Spanish powerpop is enough to send them forward and upward. If they can appeal to an older crowd, their career could have longevity; if not, their star may burn bright, then burn out as quickly as they'll rise to fame.