The Tempe, Arizona-based roots-rockers the Pistoleros comprised frontman Lawrence Zubia, his guitarist brother Mark, guitarist Thomas Laufenberg, bassist Scott Andrews and drummer Gary Smith. The sons of a mariachi musican, the Zubias first emerged as members of the Chimeras, which also included the ill-fated future
Gin Blossoms guitarist Douglas Hopkins; "My Guardian Angel," originally written by Hopkins, later surfaced on the Pistoleros' 1997 debut Hang on to Nothing, which also featured songwriting contributions from the Jayhawks' Gary Louris, the Smithereens&…
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