The Luchagors
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Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Genres | Punk rock, alternative metal |
Years active | 2006–2014 |
Labels | Hellcat Records |
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The Luchagors was an American
History
The name Luchagors is an
In early 2007, they began recording their debut album, which was produced by Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan.[1][3] They finished recording the tracks for their album on March 17, 2007.[4] In August 2007, an original member of the group, their drummer Troy King, left the band.[5] Their self-titled debut album, The Luchagors, was released physically and as a download through online outlets on September 11.[1][6] By October, however, Troy decided to stay with the band.[7] Following the release of the album, the Luchagors went on a massive tour which was to promote the album. The Luchagors hired Rick Dunsford to book multiple US tours. In 2010 The Luchagors played Minerva Music Festival. [8]
In 2014, Amy Dumas stated in multiple interviews that the band was finished at the moment due to an unsuccessful tour in the UK. There was no update on the band's second album following this announcement. The Luchagors played their last show together on July 31, 2014 at The Drunken Unicorn in Atlanta, Georgia.[9]
Band members
Discography
- The Luchagors (2007)
References
- ^ a b c d Jeff Clark (September 7, 2007). "The Luchagors Drop a Powerbomb". Stomp and Stammer. Retrieved 2007-10-02.
- ^ AtlantaBuzz.com (September 14, 2006). "Rock-n-Shock at The Masquerade". Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-07.
- ^ Kevin Eck (February 22, 2007). "Q&A with Amy Dumas". Archived from the original on April 3, 2007. Retrieved 2007-05-28.
- ^ Amy Dumas (March 17, 2007). "It's getting closer!!". Retrieved 2007-05-28.
- ^ Amy Dumas (August 9, 2007). "New CD, New Drummer- all kinds of stuff". Retrieved 2007-08-14.
- ^ Amy Dumas (August 28, 2007). "BIG NEWS! (Are you sitting down?)". Retrieved 2007-08-29.
- ^ Amy Dumas (October 13, 2007). "New news- Old drummer". Retrieved 2008-03-18.
- ^ The Luchagors (August 23, 2008). "Band Tour Dates". Archived from the original on 2008-07-31. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
- ^ "Thursday, July 31st – The Luchagors LAST SHOW! » The Drunken Unicorn". 14 August 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-08-14. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
Further reading
- Scott Mervis (March 6, 2008). "Music Preview: Wrestler Lita gets a new kick out of The Luchagors". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
- Scott Mervis (March 17, 2008). "Wrestler quits ring for rock stardom". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2008-03-18.