Nostalgia After Deaths of Ilegales' Martínez and Extremoduro's Iniesta

A column in *Bon Dia* reflects on the recent consecutive deaths of two influential Spanish rock musicians, Jorge Martínez of Ilegales and Robe Iniesta of Extremoduro, who passed away on the 9th and 10th respectively.

The piece evokes personal nostalgia tied to their music, recalling a youthful school trip to Italy where Ilegales' *Eres una puta*—with its bold lyrics and catchy rhythm—blared repeatedly on the bus alongside Hombres G's *Venecia*. In an era before personal headphones, the entire group shared the soundtrack, imprinting it deeply.

The author notes how such songs transport listeners back in time and space, resurfacing memories of people, loves, heartbreaks, triumphs, defeats, solitude, or crowds. Following Iniesta's death, his tracks quickly dominated streaming charts, a phenomenon fueled by social media metrics and collective mourning that amplifies nostalgia.

The column contrasts fleeting hits with those that carve lasting marks on personal histories, even if overlooked at the time. It highlights music therapy's benefits, particularly for Alzheimer's patients, citing advice from the Pasqual Maragall Foundation: caregivers should identify a patient's lifelong favorites to play, a task soon simplified by algorithms and playlists. Yet, the writer muses, some irreplaceable tunes will always evade such lists, as reality proves stubborn.