Lucero
Memphis band fronted by Ben Nichols' gravel-scraped voice, mixing barroom punk and country with a horn section drawn from the city's soul tradition.
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About Lucero
Lucero formed in Memphis in 1998 around singer and guitarist Ben Nichols, guitarist Brian Venable, bassist John C. Stubblefield and drummer Roy Berry, later adding Rick Steff on keyboards and accordion. Early albums such as Tennessee and That Much Further West sat between punk and alt-country, sung in Nichols' rough, worn-down voice.
With 1372 Overton Park they brought in horns and leaned into the Memphis soul and rock and roll of their hometown, an approach carried on through Women & Work. Their songs deal in drinking, leaving, loyalty to friends and the South itself. Nichols' brother is the filmmaker Jeff Nichols, whose films have featured Lucero's music.
AlternativeHeartland rockMemphis soulPunk rockRockabilly
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Is Lucero playing any festivals?
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Is Lucero on tour?
Yes. Lucero has 2 shows listed, from Springfield, MO on Nov 20, 2026 to Memphis, TN on Dec 12, 2026.
What kind of music does Lucero play?
Lucero plays alternative, heartland rock and memphis soul.
Who is in Lucero?
Lucero is Ben Nichols (guitar, lead vocals), Steve Selvidge, Rick Steff and John C. Stubblefield.
When did Lucero form?
Lucero formed in Memphis in 1998.
What was Lucero's first album?
Lucero's first album was Eight Paces to Jackson (2000). The latest is Lucero Unplugged (2025).