About
Los Lobos is a Mexican-American rock band from East Los Angeles, California, USA, heavily influenced by rock and roll, Tex-Mex, country music, folk, blues, and traditional Spanish / Mexican music such as boleros and norteño. Vocalist/guitarist David Hidalgo and drummer Louie Pérez met at Garfield High School in East Los Angeles, and bonded over their mutual affinity for obscure musical acts such as Fairport Convention, Randy Newman and Ry Cooder. Read more on Last.fm
Genres
- roots rock
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Los Lobos' biggest hit?
- Los Lobos' biggest hit is undoubtedly their 1987 cover of "La Bamba."
- Is Los Lobos a one hit wonder?
- While Los Lobos is best known for their smash hit "La Bamba,"
- Who died in the plane crash with Los Lobos?
- No members of Los Lobos died in a plane crash. This is a common misconception likely stemming from the band's association with the movie "La Bamba,"
- Is Los Lobos a Mexican band?
- Los Lobos is an American band with deep Mexican roots. The group was formed in East Los Angeles, California, in 1973 by musicians of Mexican-American heritage. Their music reflects a unique blend of rock, pop, and traditional Mexican styles such as norteño, cumbia, and mariachi, celebrating their cultural backgrounds. While Los Lobos is not technically a Mexican band
- What was Los Lobos biggest hit?
- Los Lobos' biggest hit was their chart-topping rendition of "La Bamba."