The Mavericks
Profession
Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Named group of the year at the 2015 Americana Music Awards
- Their album "What A Crying Shame" was certified platinum by the RIAA in 1995
- Formed by singer Raul Malo and bassist Robert Reynolds, who met in high school
- Got their big break in the music industry when producer Tony Brown took notice of the band
- Started out as an opening act for rock singer Marilyn Manson
- Alternative rock band that blends Latin and country influences in their music
- Broke up in 2004, but reuinted in 2011