Patrulla 81

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Patrulla 81

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| caption = https://images.sk-static.com/images/media/profile_images/artists/465497/huge_avatar

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| background = group_or_band

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| origin = Durango, Mexico

| genre = Duranguense, Grupero

| years_active = 1981–present

| label =

Garmex (1984-1994)
Musart (1987-1990)
Terrazas Records (2003-2004)
Disa (2004-2008)
Fonovisa (2009-2012)

Cruz de Piedra Music (2020-Present)

| associated_acts =

| website = https://patrulla81.net/

| current_members = José Ángel Medina Jr. 1996-present

José Ángel Medina III 2020-present

Enrique "Pollo" Facio 2010-2012, 2022-present

Gustavo Medina 2011-present

Miguel Medina 2014-present

Joel Olvera 2022-present

Bobby Sígala 2025-Present

Gerardo Vieyra 2023-Present

Marco Recendez 2024-Present

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Patrulla 81 is a regional Mexican band originally from the state of Durango. Group member José Ángel Medina formed the group in 1981.[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=patrulla 81|bio=true}} Billboard.com - Biography - Patrulla 81] In 2004, the group released Cómo Pude Enamorarme de Ti, a hit in both the United States and Mexico. In December 2007, the band released a new album, A Mi Ley, featuring the single "Te Quiero Mucho."[http://www.angelmex.com/patrulla-81-2.php Patrulla 81] Patrulla 81's Quiéreme Más reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart in March 2009.[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=patrulla 81|chart=all}}] In late 2009, the band released Sin Ti No Vive, which debuted on Billboard's Regional Mexican chart at No. 1.{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2009-12-12/regional-mexican-albums|title = Regional Mexican Albums Chart|magazine = Billboard}}

On November 11, 2020, José Ángel Medina, vocalist and leader of Patrulla 81, died from complications of COVID-19. He had been battling the virus since October 16.

His son José Ángel Medina Jr. (known as Filo) as first-born, keyboardist and producer of Patrulla 81 for over 20 years took over the reins of the band.