Lance Lopez
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Born | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States | September 30, 1977
Genres | Blues rock, Texas blues |
Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1990s–present |
Lance Lopez (born September 30, 1977) is an American
Life and career
He was born in
In December 2000, Lopez and his band made their first touring schedule in Europe, which led to him to supporting both
Over the period between 2008 and 2011, Lopez toured in Europe extensively, playing at larger music festivals and supporting acts including ZZ Top, Whitesnake, Def Leppard, and Rod Stewart. In 2009, Lopez had signed a new recording contract with MIG (Made In Germany) Music / String Commander, who were based in Hanover, Germany.[4] In 2010, the album Salvation From Sundown, which was produced by Jim Gaines was released by MIG. It was issued in limited edition format alongside a DVD of the Rockpalast concert recorded on July 25, 2009.[3] It was deliberately arranged in a Texas blues style, which led to Jeff Beck calling Lopez, "a very exciting and intense blues guitarist".[5][9] In March 2012, MIG Music released the sixth album from Lopez, Handmade Music. As with the previous release, the album was produced by Jim Gaines and recorded at the Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee.[4][5]
In 2012, Supersonic Blues Machine was formed by Lopez, the drummer Kenny Aronoff, and the bassist and record producer Fabrizio Grossi.[2][10] They released their debut album, West Of Flushing, South Of Frisco, which was recorded mainly by the three musicians separately and using Pro Tools technology to bring the various elements together. The same principle was used in selecting the guest musicians tracks to be added to the overall mix.[11] The band was 'augmented' on the recording by Billy Gibbons, Robben Ford, Walter Trout, Warren Haynes, Eric Gales and Chris Duarte.[6] Supersonic Blues Machine had its worldwide debut concert at the Holland International Blues Festival on June 4, 2016, in Grolloo, the Netherlands.[11] The rigours of touring and the lifestyle caught up with Lopez around this time. Lopez stated "My own personal struggles were overcoming alcoholism, drug addiction and to start eating healthier, lose weight and exercise... I struggled for years drinking and drugging and eating badly while I was drinking... I became very overweight".[6] Once recovered, Lopez noted about performing, "That still doesn't mean every night is perfect... but at least I can walk away and say I did the best I could and I was sober doing it".[11]
His next release was Live in NYC (2016), which was issued on Cleopatra Records and produced by Paul Nelson. The recording come out of Lopez attending, and performing at, the 70th birthday party for Johnny Winter.[6]
Lopez signed with the Mascot Label Group in November 2017,[12] and his debut album on their Provogue Records imprint was Tell the Truth, which was released on March 2, 2018.[13] It was produced by Fabrizio Grossi, and featured Jimmy Zavala.[14]
Discography
Albums
Year | Title | Record label |
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1998 | First Things First | Grooveyard Records |
2004 | Wall of Soul | Grooveyard Records |
2006 | Simplify Your Vision | Grooveyard Records |
2007 | Higher Ground | Grooveyard Records |
2007 | Live | Grooveyard Records |
2010 | Salvation From Sundown | MIG |
2011 | Handmade Music | MIG |
2016 | Live in NYC | Cleopatra Records |
2018 | Tell the Truth | Provogue Records |
See also
References
- ^ a b "'Tell the Truth' From Lance Lopez Tells His Story". Americanbluesscene.com. March 20, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ a b "Lance Lopez". Lewitt-audio.com. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Lance Lopez". Mig-music.de. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Sonicbids". Sonicbids.com. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Lance Lopez". Biscuitsandblues.com. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Michael Limnios. "Gifted axeslinger Lance Lopez talks about Texas blues scene, Jim Gaines, SRV, Hendrix and Johnnie Taylor". Blues.gr. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ "Lance Lopez: Texas Guitar Slinger is Just a Product of His Environment". Americanbluesscene.com. July 31, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ a b "Lance Lopez Albums and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ "Mr. Rattlesnake - Lance Lopez". Bmansbluesreport.com. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ "Album Review : Supersonic Blues Machine". Metalplanetmusic.com. July 11, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Interview – Lance Lopez". Crypticrock.com. May 24, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ "Lance Lopez Signs to Provogue/Mascot Label Group". Americanbluesscene.com. November 24, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ "Tell the Truth - Lance Lopez | Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ "Lance Lopez - Tell The Truth (2018) [flac]". Blues.at.ua. Retrieved October 22, 2022.