Could the future of rock and roll be a return to the good old days of shimmering Les Pauls and blistering Marshall half stacks? British band The Struts certainly believe that the classic rock vibe is still in style, and it seems many people agree — the band has been selling out shows across the nation. Luckily for Santa Barbara, The Struts will be playing the Velvet Jones on Monday, March 28. The show is presented by KJEE and if you’ve been listening to the radio you’ve probably heard their hit singles, “Could Have Been Me" and “Kiss This.” The songs are incredibly catchy and their retro fetishist style is hard not to love.
This tour follows the release of their 2014 debut album, Everybody Wants — they released an EP Have You Heard in August 2015 — which has been garnering acclaim from rock group legends like Mötley Crüe, who was so impressed, they invited The Struts to go on tour, and the Rolling Stones, who had the band open their last show in Paris.
Lead singer Luke Spiller is often compared to Freddie Mercury for his high-flying vocals and his sensual and electric dance moves. This wild frontman and The Struts have won over hoards of fans with their energetic live performances. I talked with Luke Spiller, the lead singer of the brash and playfully obscene band, to get some insight into these rockstars’ world.