Niko  del  Hierro  is  one  of  the  most  recognized  musicians  in  the  rock  scene  across  Spanish  speaking  countries.  He  has  led  Saratoga  for  33  years  as  its  founder  and  sole  constant  member  throughout  the  band’s  history.

For  over  23  consecutive  years,  specialized  magazines  have  honored  him  as  the  best  rock  bassist  in  Spain.  His  extensive  tours  have  taken  him  across  Europe,  South  America,  Central  America,  and  North  America.  In  the  United  States,  he  has  performed  in  more  than  14  states;  since  2008,  he  has  conducted  extensive  tours  throughout  Mexico  from  north  to  south;  in  Colombia,  he  participated  in  the  “Rock  al  Parque”  festival,  drawing  over  25,000  attendees  during  his  performance.  Recently,  in  Arequipa,  Peru,  they  headlined,  playing  before  more  than  20,000  people.  Ecuador  since  2007  25000  pax  in  Quito,  Argentina,  Chile,  Costa  Rica,  El  Salvador,  and  Nicaragua  are  among  the  countries  he  tours  annually.  In  Spain,  they  participate  in  major  global  festivals  such  as  Leyendas  del  Rock,  Rock  Imperium,  and  Rock  Fest.  This  year,  they  attracted  over  28,000  listeners  in  Fuenlabrada,  Madrid.