[2] Gabis was not keen on joining a band regularly as he was committed to college, but eventually was persuaded by Martínez, and Manal was born.

Fans ended up doing choruses and singing along with Manal's three members, who had resorted to a cappella vocals as their bass and drums broke down from overuse.

Pappo, who was more at ease courting heavy metal audiences, would become the godfather of Argentine blues, a role he kept for over thirty years.

Manal's well-attended last concerts across Argentina led to a live album, and helped mitigate the unfortunate climate of their first separation.

Furthermore, during the 1982 Falklands War, English-language music was informally banned from the airwaves for several months, resulting in increased airplay for Argentine bands, including Manal.

[5] Today, Manal are credited with bringing the grittier form of blues-rock to Argentine rock,.