Los Lonely Boys是一支1996年成立於德克薩斯州的搖滾樂隊,是由Garza三兄弟組成的,風格上他們將Blues、Soul、 Country以及Tejano結合到一起,起初這三兄弟只是在他們老爸的樂隊里唱歌,後來在老爸的幫助下才組成一個正式的樂隊。2003年首張專輯發行後樂隊一舉成名,2005年憑藉那首《Heaven》奪得葛萊美獎,2006年憑藉《More Than Love》再獲格萊美提名。
說實話之前並未對這張專輯報太大希望,但是事實顯然出乎預料。這張將於7月18日發行的專輯總計13首歌,總長53分鐘。開篇曲目My Way的吉他伴奏以及號角等樂器的加入使得歌曲的節奏非常輕快,歌曲快要結束的時候甚至出現了拉丁的節奏;Orale本來是作為專輯的名字的,後來被更好的Sacred取代;首支單曲Diamonds並非新歌,是98年一首老歌的重新錄製;I Never Met A Woman是專輯中最柔情的一首;Roses的旋律非常動人,也是搖搖目前最喜歡的一首;Outlaws是三兄弟與他們老爸以及對樂隊有重大幫助的Willie Nelson合作的;三兄弟參與了所有13首歌曲的創作。
Who are Los Lonely Boys?
Full Name: Henry Garza
Birthday: May 14
Plays: Guitar, Vocals
Full Name: Jojo Garza
Birthday: June 4
Plays: Bass Guitar, Vocals
Full Name: Ringo Garza
Birthday: November 29
Plays: Drums, Vocals
Where are Los Lonely Boys From?
Originally Snyder, TX but now reside in San Angelo, TX
To which record label is LLB signed?
The boys are signed to a joint venture deal between Or Music and Sony/Epic.
Is there a nickname for Los Lonely Boys fans?
Yes, they call themselves Loopies.
Is there a nickname for the Street Team?
Yes, they are called “La Onda”, which means “The Wave”.
Where can we find previous LLB releases?
They had a CD in the 90’s, called “Sofa King”, that is out of print. But you can pick up LLB’s “Live at the Blue Cat Blues”, which was recorded live in 2000 and features rare tracks and early versions of songs such as “Senorita” and their smash hit “Heaven”. The album is available in the LLB Store.
LLB always talk about their Dad as their biggest influence. Is he a musician too?What is his name?
Enrique “Ringo” Garza was a musician along with his brothers. The Boys played back up for their father when they were young.
I’m always hearing that LLB is Willie Nelson’s favorite band. How did all that come about?
Willie saw LLB perform in Austin TX at a local club and invited the band to record in his studio and perform dates with him. LLB calls Willie their “Yoda.”
Is it true that Willie Nelson plays acoustic guitar on one of the tracks on the Debut CD?
Yes, Willie plays guitar on La Contestacion on the CD. He also makes a vocal appearance on the song “Outlaws” from LLB’s new album, “Sacred”.
Where else have LLB lived?
The Boys spent a couple of years trying to break into music in Nashville, TN with their Dad.
Do the boys have any other siblings?
Yes, they have two sisters.
Are any of the Boys married?
Yes. Henry and Ringo are married.
Do any of the boys have children?
All three have children.
Who has tattoos and what are they?
Each of the band members have tattoos Each has Garza tattooed on their left forearm and has multiple other tattoos.
Who writes their songs?
All three write the songs they perform.
Is it true that Heaven was originally written as a prayer?
Yes, it is a prayer written by Henry with music supplied by all three.