The Del Fuegos

The Del Fuegos

The Del Fuegos are a Boston, United States-based rock group active from 1980 to 1990. The band has a garage-style pop sound and includes lead singer Dan Zanes, guitarist Warren Zanes, bassist Tom Lloyd, drummer Woody Giessmann, and Adam Roth. The line-up also includes keyboardist Br. Cleve in the band’s 1980s period.

Background and style

The Del Fuegos build their reputation in the 1980s as a garage-style pop and roots-influenced rock band. They come out of the Boston scene and are associated with college rock and 1980s rock more broadly. Their lineup features the Zanes brothers, Dan and Warren, alongside Tom Lloyd and the rhythm section associated with the group’s active years.

Recordings and recognition

The band signs to a series of respected independent labels and is later associated with Big Thrilling Music. It gains radio play with the songs “Don’t Run Wild” and “I Still Want You”, the latter reaching number 87 on the Hot 100 in 1986. The group also appears in a beer commercial and attracts support from listeners and musicians including Tom Petty.