The family and manager of the late Extremoduro leader, Roberto Iniesta Ojea, have condemned a controversial procession in Plasencia, calling it a 'death business' and exploitation of the artist's image.

Scandalous procession

In March 2026, a procession with a sculpture of the artist was organized in Plasencia, which the family deemed disrespectful and an attempt to profit.

Police intervention

The gathering of fans and university musicians was interrupted by police officers.

Opposition from loved ones

The manager and family announced they would fight against 'false tributes' and the commercial exploitation of the deceased musician's image.

The family and manager of the late leader of the group Extremoduro, Roberto Iniesta Ojea, known as Robe, have expressed deep outrage over a controversial event that took place in March 2026 in the Spanish town of Plasencia. A group of fans along with tunos organized a march resembling a religious procession, during which a sculpture depicting the artist was carried. The gathering in the musician's hometown was interrupted by police intervention, which ended an incident described by the deceased's loved ones as a 'false tribute'. The artist's family, in official statements, did not hide their disgust at the form of the event, emphasizing the organizers' lack of sensitivity towards the memory of the deceased.

The artist's manager firmly condemned the initiators of the incident, calling them undesirable persons trying to profit from the tragedy. According to the musician's representatives, the event in Plasencia had nothing to do with an authentic commemoration of the Extremoduro leader's work, but was a cynical attempt to exploit his image for profit. Iniesta's loved ones noted that parading with a figure of the musician surrounded by traditional musical groups was offensive and violated the solemnity of mourning. „Cuando alguien falta al respeto y ofende, duele mucho. Son personas indeseables que buscan hacer caja” (When someone disrespects and offends, it hurts a lot. They are undesirable persons looking to make money) — Manager of Robe Iniesta via LaSexta

Roberto Iniesta Ojea, founder and icon of the Spanish rock group Extremoduro, died on December 10, 2025, at the age of 63. The band, formed in 1987, gained legendary status by combining raw rock with poetic lyrics, earning numerous awards and record sales certifications. After the artist's death in December 2025, official farewell ceremonies were held in Plasencia, where hundreds of fans paid tribute to him in a dignified manner sanctioned by the family. The March 2026 incident is the first such serious case of violating the artist's memory since his passing. The family announced they would monitor similar initiatives and respond to any attempt to commercially use the Iniesta name without proper consent. Commemoration of Robe Iniesta: December 10, 2025 — Artist's death; December 14, 2025 — Official farewell; March 11, 2026 — Controversial procession

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  • Roberto Iniesta Ojea — Spanish singer, guitarist, composer, and poet, known as the founder and leader of the rock band Extremoduro.