Thousands of Robe Iniesta fans, founder of Extremoduro, gathered on Sunday at Plasencia's Congress Palace for an emotional tribute following his death at 63. Entire families and supporters from across Spain and abroad queued for hours to leave messages and flowers by his ashes. The event featured poem recitals by Manolo Chinato and performances by his band.
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, Plasencia's Congress Palace, renamed after Roberto Iniesta, opened at 10:00 AM for a massive tribute to Robe Iniesta, who died the previous Wednesday at 63 from unspecified causes, though his tour halted in November 2024 due to a pulmonary thromboembolism. Thousands, including families from Cantabria, Alicante, Salamanca, Barcelona, and even Latin America and France, formed queues up to seven hours long on a cold, windy day to bid him farewell.
Inside, a symbolic altar displayed the urn with his ashes in the case of his orange guitar, surrounded by flowers, drawings, and a family painting inspired by his album Deltoya. Attendees signed condolence books with emotional messages; 34-year-old Rocío Hahir from Alicante wrote: “I'm not sure this farewell display would have amused you, but I understand it's your last concession to those who feel your songs as part of our lives.” Nacho Terrón, 45, said: “Robe taught me to love and also to burn it all down.”
Robe's band, featuring members like David Lemán and Álvaro Barroso, played tracks such as Dulce introducción al caos and Guerrero, while poet Manolo Chinato recited: “And I will go and the birds will remain singing. Long live rebellion” and “Love, love, love and expand the soul,” ending with “Farewell forever, Robe.” Family, including widow Bibi Vázquez and their two sons, watched from the stands. Politicians like Extremadura's president María Guardiola and mayor Fernando Pizarro attended, praising his rebellious Extremeño legacy.
The mood shifted from formal to celebratory, with singing and dancing to songs like El poder del arte. The event, planned until 10:00 PM but extended, highlighted Robe's impact, from his 1989 debut Rock transgresivo to his final album Se nos lleva el aire, across generations who see him as a poet and philosopher.
