José Fernando Emilio "Fher" Olvera Sierra (born 8 December 1959)[1][2] is a Mexican musician and songwriter who is the secondary guitarist, composer and lead singer of the rock band Maná.[3][4][5]
Fher Olvera | |
|---|---|
 Olvera performing in Denver, 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | José Fernando Emilio Olvera Sierra |
| Also known as |
|
| Born | 8 December 1959 Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, activist, philanthropist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 1978 – present |
| Labels | Warner Music México |
| Website | www.mana.com.mx |
Biography
Early career
Born as José Fernando Emilio Olvera, he started his musical career as a teenager playing with Gustavo Orozco and the brothers Ulises, Juan Diego and Abraham Calleros in Guadalajara; forming a band called Sombrero Verde in the 80s.[6][2]
Maná
With Abraham Calleros and Gustavo Orozco switching interests, Olvera continued his musical trajectory with the Calleros, Juan Diego (bass), Ulises (lead guitar) and himself (vocals and backup guitar), and a new member: Alejandro González (drums). The band recreated itself with a new name in 1987: Maná.[2] The current members are:
- Fher Olvera — lead vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, harmonica.
- Alex González — drums, backup vocals.
- Juan Calleros — bass, acoustic bass guitar.
- Sergio Vallín — electric guitar, acoustic guitar.
Personal life
Olvera's father died when he was 7 years old. His mother died when he was making the album Drama y Luz. Olvera has a child, Dalí, with his ex-girlfriend Ana Ivette Verduzco. He later had a 4-year relationship with TV host Monica Noguera. [7] He keeps a close relationship with fellow band members, especially with Ulises Calleros and Alex González.[citation needed]
He made an appearance in Coldplay's 2022 Tour Music of the spheres singing "Rayando el Sol" along with the Coldplay members in the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Jalisco on 29 March 2022. [8]