Congratulations to Los Lobos on their upcoming 40th anniversary of success. As a kid, I watched and listened to this band rehearse in my Grandma's basement because the bass player Conrad Lozano is my uncle.
From day one, I saw the band was committed and practiced long hrs day in day out with no regard for time. With only one thing in common, to be the best they can be.
It is their ears and their audience they care about, all the rest didn't and doesn't matter. Til this day, the guys don't hire wardrobe people nor makeup staff for their tours. In fact, once I was with them in London and was surprised to find myself and them heading off to their gig in a public taxi, with a shirt folded in a bag or on a hanger they took or "borrowed" from the hotel. I thought, OMG, when are they going to go pro? They had at that time already sold plenty of albums and a hit record "La Bamba". So when they say some people never change, this time it's obviously for the better. They stayed true to their sound and true to their fans, and that's what makes them one of the best bands in the world today.
Their commitment to deliver the best music they can is what has kept them ticking in a biz that has seen plenty of one hit wonders hit the sidewalks after a huge cover success. These guys took that cover song and made a success out of what they do, and that's "Making Good Music".
Congratulations Grammy Winner Group Los Lobos for 40 years of great music and continued success. So happy and proud of my uncle and his band members for being great role models for our people who are still living in the Barrio. Dreams can happen if you work hard enough.
http://www.registerguard.com/rg/entertainment/29195155-67/los-band-lobos-group-rock.html.csp
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