Carlos & the Bandidos were formed by Carlos Mejuto (singer) and Malcolm Chapman (lead guitar) in November 1995 and were joined by Neil Scott (bass), Roger Van Niekirk (drums) & Ricky Cooper (rhythm guitar). They've played all over the UK, most of Europe and have done three tours of the west coast of the US; alternating between weekenders like the Rock-A-Billy Rave, Viva Las Vegas to tiny small pub gigs on the outskirts of some forgotten northern hamlet.
Often described as a Mexican Rock-a-billy band, their influences mainly stem from Carlos's spanish heritage and Malcolm's love of a minor chord or three, with influences that cross a very wide musical spectrum, and complimented by their self penned songs about broken relationships, death, drug addiction and the odd western-flavoured murder song and Carlos's some-what colourful stage gear.
Odd really, cos it ain't like they're a miserable bunch of gits pining over loves lost in some pokey pub in London with a warm beer in their hands. Well, not often anyways. They've been on TV, had music featured in a film, fallen in dutch canals, been stranded up a mountain in the snows wearing hawaiian shirts and generally had a wonderful time, speading joy, a little wisdom and tequilas where ever they go. They've cut 3 CD's, an LP, a few singles and appear on a slew of compsitions.
Discography
The Good, The Bad & The Bandidos(2008) Part Catalogue Number: PART-CD 655.002
Track Listing: You're Gone Gone Gone - My Poor Old Heart - Miserlou - Come Home To You - My Baby Thinks She's A Train - You're Crazy - A Murder Of Crows - I Wish I Had Died In My Cradle - The Alibi - I'm Shakin' - The Devils Slate - Mary Jane - The Sun Shines Brighter - An Unhealthy Obsession - Go On Your Way - The Vanishing Race.
Bandido-A-Go-Go(2008) Part Catalogue Number: PART-CD 655.003
Track Listing: Avenging Angel - Gotta Get Some Money - Fever - The Gallows - Stone Killer - Atom Bomb Baby - What Have I Got Of My Own - The Pleasures All Mine - Unchain My Heart - When My Baby Kisses Me - Adelita - Deviline - Tired Of What You Do To Me - History Was Repeated - Good For Nuthin' - Find Somebody New - Turn Away From Me - Tall Tall Trees - Cry Cry Cry - Who Walks In - Jockey Full Of Bourbon - Down In Mexico - Jukebox Rock - Temptation - You're Crazy - Miserlou - Little Baby Doll - We're Gonna Rock Tonight.
The Usual Bandidos(2002) Sweet Georgia Brown Studios
45rpm(2001) Juke Joint Records Jukebox Rock b/w Jukebox Jezebel
A First Full of Carlos(2001) Sweet Georgia Brown Studios / Toe Rag Studios
45rpm(2000) Goofin' Records Angel with dirty wings, Meet me here, Temptation, Love was never meant for me
For a Few Dollars Less(1999) The House Of Boz by Boz Boorer and at Toe Rag Studio
Kiss You Goodnight(1995) Toe Rag Studios The first LP from Carlos and the Bandidos on Vinyl only
Sujet: CARLOS & THE BANDIDOS 
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