Timeline Los Lobos: How Will the Wolf Survive?

Just another band from East L.A. — Los Lobos, from Mexican folk to La Bamba and Kiko.

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Los Lobos: How Will the Wolf Survive? 10

1973 Los Lobos formed in East Los Angeles Garfield High School friends Start playing traditional Mexican folk music.
1978 Los Lobos release their first album Los Lobos del Este de Los Angeles An album of Mexican folk songs.
1980 Los Lobos play the LA punk clubs Public Image Ltd Turn electric and open for punk bands.
1983 Los Lobos release ...And a Time to Dance Grammy win Steve Berlin joins — the EP wins a Grammy.
1984 Los Lobos release How Will the Wolf Survive? Breakthrough album A critical breakthrough mixing rock and Mexican roots.
1987 Los Lobos top the charts with La Bamba Number one Their cover from the Ritchie Valens biopic goes to number one worldwide.
1988 Los Lobos release La Pistola y El Corazon Back to roots An album of traditional Mexican music — a Grammy.
1992 Los Lobos release Kiko Experimental An experimental album often called their best.
1995 Los Lobos' Mariachi Suite from Desperado Grammy Their music for Desperado wins a Grammy.
2021 Los Lobos release Native Sons Grammy Covers of LA songs — another Grammy.