The '80s rock band the Cruzados consisted of members Tito Larriva (lead
vocals and guitar), Tony Marsico (bass and vocals), Steven Hufsteter
(guitar), and Chalo Quintana (drums), and although they were often
picked as "the next big thing" by both their musical peers and music
critics, the group would remain together for only a pair of albums.
During a brief four-year span, the Cruzados opened shows for the likes
of Fleetwood Mac, INXS, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, as well as appearing at
Farm Aid (singing "This Land is Your Land," with such renowned artists
as Neil Young and Arlo Guthrie). The two albums that the quartet issued
for the Arista label, 1985's self-titled debut and 1987's After Dark,
received praise from the likes of Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, David Byrne,
Brian Setzer, and Billy Joel, but a trip to superstardom wasn't in the
cards for the group, as they split before a third album could be
assembled. In 2001, a compilation titled Unreleased Early Recordings
was issued via the Cruzados' website, including a song ("Rising Sun")
that featured Bob Dylan on harmonica. ~ Greg Prato, All Music
Guide