US | blues rock
Lance Lopez, the celebrated blues rock and Texas blues artist, was significantly influenced by legends such as Jimi Hendrix, BB King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. His virtuosity as a blues guitarist was described by Jeff Beck as "very exciting and intense". At just 16 Years ago, Lopez met Billy Gibbons, who continues to mentor him to this day.
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Lopez moved to Dallas and later to New Orleans. By the age of 14, he was already a professional musician, performing in the bars of the French Quarter of New Orleans. After touring with Johnnie Taylor and Lucky Peterson, Lopez to the guitarist of the Buddy Miles Express.
His musical journey took him through Europe, where he supported greats such as Steve Vai and Jeff Beck. He also received recognition through awards such as the " Blues Band of the Year Award " at the Dallas Music Awards . In the following years he founded the Band of Trouble and released albums such as Simplify Your Vision and Higher Ground .
After extensive touring in Europe from 2008 to 2011, Lopez signed a contract with MIG Music/String Commander in Germany. The album Salvation from Sundown was released in 2010 and arranged in a Texas blues style, which again prompted praise from Jeff Beck.
In 2012, the sixth album, Handmade Music, was recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis. Lopez was also a co-founder of the Supersonic Blues Machine with Kenny Aronoff and Fabrizio Grossi. Their debut album was supported by music greats such as Billy Gibbons and Eric Gales.
Despite personal challenges, including battling alcoholism and drug addiction, Lopez continues his artistic journey. His latest album, Trouble Is Good, was released in July 2023 on Cleopatra Records and cements his position as one of the preeminent figures in blues rock.
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