Dados Por Vivos was formed in 2000 by Ricardo Rodriguez, Angel , and Doug Peterson. Edwin did not join them until early 2001. Edwin and Ricardo knew each other from their former group Sociedad Anonima. This line up performed together from early 2001 until mid 2002, at which point Doug Peterson was replaced on bass by Angel's cousin, Hector. Together with Hector the group recorded their 7 song CD "Juego".
In early 2003 Dados Por Vivos were selected by Budweiser to be a part of their True Music Promotion for unsigned bands. DPV traveled up and down California, Arizona, and went as far as Chicago, Illinois to perform with other True Music artists such as AQUID, ORIXA, and PANTEON ROCOCO. Their final show for Budweiser was held at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.