Iñaki ‘Uoho’ Antón, guitarist of Extremoduro, urgently admitted to hospital: medical report and what is known about his condition

The shock of Robe Iniesta ‘s death continues in the Spanish music scene, and now there is another piece of news that has left Extremoduro‘s fans cold: Iñaki Antón, alias ‘Uoho’, the band’s mythical guitarist, has been urgently admitted to the hospital to undergo surgery.

Antón hospitalized: first official information

The musician himself made public the news about his health condition through the social networks of his current band, Rebrote. The statement released is concise, but clear about what has happened: “Iñaki Antón ‘Uoho’ has been admitted to the hospital today for surgery”.

Regarding the recovery process, the message adds a direct request to the public: “If everything goes well, it will require some time of rest and convalescence, we ask for your patience and understanding at this time. A hug. With these words, Anton and his entourage ask for calm and time for an evolution that, in the absence of further details, is presented as delicate but hopeful.

The imprint of ‘Uoho’ in Extremoduro and its trajectory

The news is even more shocking because of the importance of Iñaki Antón in the history of Spanish rock. His link with Extremoduro dates back to the late nineties, when he began collaborating with the band while he was still a member of Platero y Tú. The imprint of his work was evident in key albums of Extremoduro’s discography such as Agila (1996) and Canciones prohibidas (1998), two albums that contributed decisively to the construction of the mythical aura that surrounded Robe Iniesta.

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Antón’s importance was not limited to guitars: until 2013 he produced most of Extremoduro’s albums, contributing many of the arrangements and guitars that defined the group’s sound. His creative role was essential in the evolution of the band, which consolidated itself as one of the most influential in Spanish rock.

The medical context: persistent Covid diagnosis

Antón’s hospital admission comes in the context of a health condition that had already raised alarm bells. In an interview granted to El País last September, the guitarist spoke openly about a condition that affected his breathing and performance. He related that he had been diagnosed with persistent Covid, a condition that in some cases can generate prolonged symptoms after the initial infection.

Antón recalled a significant moment: “During a sound check in a hall in Bilbao I realized that I was choking, that I couldn’t breathe…”. In spite of this, he continued to be active, stating that “later I recovered and was able to play“.

The impact on the agenda: a long-awaited concert

If Anton’s recovery goes well, he and Rebrote are scheduled to perform in Madrid on March 6, 2026 at the Sala BUT, as part of the Inverfest festival program. This date, still distant, is shaping up as a recovery goal for the guitarist and his band.

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Until then, the music community lives moments of mourning and concern: the death of Robe Iniesta has barely been assimilated, and now the hospitalization of one of the creative pillars of Extremoduro adds a new layer of anxiety among fans and colleagues in the sector.

The keys to a legendary career

The figure of Iñaki ‘Uoho’ Antón goes beyond his role as guitarist. His contribution to Extremoduro marked an era in Spanish-speaking rock music. His technique, his vision as a producer and his sensitivity for arrangements have influenced generations of later musicians, many of whom have cited the band, and him in particular, as one of their musical inspirations.

After the official end of Extremoduro, Antón continued his musical career with Rebrote, demonstrating his constant commitment to music and his ability to reinvent himself.