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Johnny Nasty Boots is a Los Angeles–based rock artist from Mexico City blending the psychedelic and blues-driven spirit of the ’60s and ’70s with a modern, high-voltage edge. He first gained national recognition when his single Deadline was named Song of the Year by Reactor 105.7 FM, and later built momentum through relentless touring and high-profile performances including the Whisky A Go-Go’s 60th Anniversary. His EP Self Portrait — fully written, arranged, and produced by Johnny — was recorded with Grammy-winner Mark Rains and mixed by Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures). The release earned international recognition from Rolling Stone UK. Johnny has played 40 shows across five countries on three continents, toured Europe with Corky Laing of Mountain, completed his first Japan tour, and opened for Pentagram at the Whisky A Go-Go — a strong follow-up to his 32-date U.S. tour as direct opener for Faster Pussycat. His song Howlin' and Dying won Best Rock Song in America at the Intercontinental Music Awards, while For Your Love landed in Convoy Radio’s Top 100 Songs of the Year. In 2026 he expands globally with the Real Rock Tour, including 40 shows across Europe — first with Guitarlands alongside Michael Angelo Batio, Vinnie Moore, and Rowan Robertson, and later with stoner rock legends Nebula. A live performance recently went viral with 1M+ views, alongside the official For Your Love video filmed at the Gibson Showroom.
Johnny Nasty Boots plays mexican rock, blues rock. Johnny Nasty Boots is a Los Angeles–based rock artist from Mexico City blending the psychedelic and blues-driven spirit of the ’60s and ’70s with a modern, high-voltage edge.
Johnny Nasty Boots plays The Viper Room in Los Angeles on Saturday 3 October.