Country Pop Bites: The Mavericks – August 22

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1994 The Mavericks grabbed their first gold album, for "What A Crying Shame"?

It’s true! Check out this video!

Here are 5 interesting facts about The Mavericks.

• The Mavericks began their career within the punk and alternative music scene in Miami, Florida, frequently playing on the same bill as emerging acts like Marilyn Manson, etc.
• Frontman Raul Malo met bassist Robert Reynolds in a record shop and the pair bonded over their mutual love of old-school country.
• The band's bracing mix of Latin pop and rockabilly put it in the good graces of music critics -- and, at times, out of favor with their label.
• Raul Malo - lead singer, Paul Deakin – drums, Robert Reynolds - bass player, Eddie Perez – guitarist and Jerry Dale McFadden – keyboards. Former guitarists include Ben Peeler, David Lee Holt and Nick Kane.
• The Mavericks reunited in 2012, and their new album Time arrived in early 2013.