tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461510719135754735.post4348318749938876722..comments2023-10-04T12:25:00.197-04:00Comments on Debris Slide: Los Lobos: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Justifications and Excuses, Part XIITom Nawrockihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03766845038505392731noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461510719135754735.post-82550674984451118042015-12-15T14:59:30.359-05:002015-12-15T14:59:30.359-05:00Thank you for that perspective. I almost mentioned...Thank you for that perspective. I almost mentioned Ozomatli as a band directly influenced by Los Lobos, but I'm not familiar enough with their work to make that judgment.Tom Nawrockihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03766845038505392731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461510719135754735.post-50672808470196824242015-12-15T14:49:26.671-05:002015-12-15T14:49:26.671-05:00Kiko, The Neighborhood, and Colossal Head are as g...Kiko, The Neighborhood, and Colossal Head are as good a trio of albums as have *ever* been recorded; each unique and special. They stand up with the giants of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Commercially, while the band didn't have pop billboard "hits", they have consistently been staples of the small niche AAA radio format (Adult Album Alternative) that specializes in playing a lot of what we now tend to lump together as Americana. <br /><br />As far as influence, it's certainly widespread in the ever increasing hispanic culture in this country. <br /><br />Their impact immediately on their fellow musicians was huge, as evidenced by the major bands who have covered their music, such as Jerry Garcia, Phish, Waylon Jennings, Robert Plant, Dave Alvin, and Pop Staples. <br /><br />But I will admit that finding more modern major bands who are obviously directly influenced by them can be hard to spot - Ozomatli was one you didn't already note. But, Los Lobos' fearless trailblazing provided an influential example even to bands that followed a bit different musical template: The Mars Volta, Rage Against The Machine, At The Drive-In come to mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461510719135754735.post-91215929174052008252015-12-15T08:53:45.427-05:002015-12-15T08:53:45.427-05:00I own and enjoy several Los Lobos albums, but not ...I own and enjoy several Los Lobos albums, but not a lot of them are really, truly great, IMHO. For all their good attitude and perserverance, hese guys are borderline Hall of Very Gooders.<br /><br />On the other hand, I would say they deserve induction based entirely on David Hidalgo's voice; I would be content if his were the last voice I ever heard.Kurt Blumenauhttp://neckpickup.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461510719135754735.post-11207595962351590932015-12-13T18:50:02.857-05:002015-12-13T18:50:02.857-05:00That's an interesting proposition. I think Ame...That's an interesting proposition. I think Americana traces all the way back to the Band, but I'd be interested to see someone trace Los Lobos' influence in the genre.Tom Nawrockihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03766845038505392731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461510719135754735.post-71334727516368900032015-12-13T18:29:38.973-05:002015-12-13T18:29:38.973-05:00I think your judgement is really wrong on this one...I think your judgement is really wrong on this one. <br /><br />Two things. I'd say Los Lobos is a significant influence on the emergence of "Americana" as a thing. At least, that's my impression.<br /><br />Add that to their quality and longevity...seems to me that they're well over any line you want to set. I mean, they have a well-reviewed album this year at the end of their 4th decade, and have never really churned out a dud...not a lot of bands that have done that. Jonathan Bernsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252498287159396905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461510719135754735.post-72585881973724026262015-12-12T21:54:47.991-05:002015-12-12T21:54:47.991-05:00I have to agree with you again, just as I do with ...I have to agree with you again, just as I do with NWA. However, there is something wrong with a world that remembers and honors NWA while Los Lobos is virtually unknown. I've seen them in concert twice and they are just as wonderful live. Charlie Riccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06930103645729165149noreply@blogger.com