Los Straitjackets: Inside the Lucha Libre Masks, Instrumental Rock, and Collaborating with Nick Lowe
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Show Notes
In this episode of pplpod, we go behind the signature Mexican wrestling masks of Los Straitjackets, the premier American instrumental rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. We trace the group's unique history, from their initial formation in 1988 by guitarists Eddie Angel and Danny Amis to their 1994 reunion that launched a cult following in the surf rock revival scene.
Discover how a whim by frontman Amis (aka "Daddy-O Grande") to wear Luchador masks defined their stage persona and how the band creates their "utterly fantastic" sound with tight choreography and high-energy performances. We also explore their resilience following Amis's cancer diagnosis, the addition of guitarist Greg Townson, and their evolution into a backing band for rock legend Nick Lowe, including their work on the albums Walkabout and the 2024 release Indoor Safari. Tune in for stories about their famous Christmas shows, their upcoming 2025 album Somos Los Straitjackets, and over three decades of rock and roll history.