Ben Nichols- Lead Singer of Lucero from Memphis, TN

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Ben’s childhood influences that pertained to getting him into
music, the age when he started playing in bands and how the move
to Memphis, TN happened. He reflects on his days with the band
Red 40 and how the name Lucero was chosen. 


Who the band was influenced by in its early days, learn about
Lucero Family Block Parties, and having April 13th being named
Lucero Day. What album does Ben feel the band took the next step
with? We discuss the LP-“1372 Overton Park” & making the Live
Record from Atlanta that features 32 songs! How his daughter has
changed his life and influenced him. We then go into detail about
the 9th LP- “Among the Ghosts” that includes recording at Sam
Phillips Recording Service in Memphis, TN, working with Matt
Ross-Spang, and Ben’s feeling about this record. 


The new LP “When You Found Me” released (January 29, 2021), the
challenges of recording this during the pandemic, what you can
expect from this album, and the songs Ben is excited about to get
feedback from. We cover his challenges over the past 20 years,
how Memphis has influenced their music, and why the band is not a
mainstream radio listen? The show concludes on how he feels the
fans connect with Lucero. 


Links:


Official Website: http://luceromusic.com/


Pre-Order “When You Found Me” (Due for release Jan. 29, 2021):
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Extra 5


The direction he receives from his acclaimed filmmaking brother
(Jeff Nichols) in recording music for every movie he has done.


What is the Memphis Sound?


How much fun is Ben having these days with Lucero?


Touring overseas


Ben’s hobbies outside of music


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