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Los Straitjackets is an American instrumental rock band that formed in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, in 1988.Originally comprising guitarists Danny Amis (formerly of the Raybeats), Eddie Angel and drummer L. J. "Jimmy" Lester under the name The Straitjackets, the band split up soon after forming, but reunited as Los Straitjackets in 1994 with the addition of bassist E. Scott Esbeck.
Although straitjacket is the most common spelling, strait-jacket or straightjacket are also used. Straitjackets are also called camisoles [1] [2] [3] or strait-waistcoats. [4] The effect of a straitjacket as a restraint makes it of special interest in escapology. The straitjacket is also a staple prop in stage magic.
Straitjackets are still in use in many countries including the USA and Spain [1]. In the USA you need a doctor's prescription in order to obtain a straitjacket. The Posey straitjacket is still used in institutions in various states to restrain patients who could potentially harm themselves or others.
The Utterly Fantastic and Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets is the debut studio album by American instrumental rock band Los Straitjackets, released in March 1995 by Upstart Records. It was recorded in July 1994 at Alex the Great Studio, produced by Ben Vaughn and engineered by Brad Jones.
"Straitjacket" (song), a 2023 song by Lena Meyer-Landrut; Los Straitjackets, an American instrumental band; The Straightjackets, band led by Delbert McClinton; Straitjacket Fits, a New Zealand rock band active from 1986-1994 "Straight Jacket", a 2018 single by Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman
Sing Along with Los Straitjackets is the fourth studio album by American instrumental rock band Los Straitjackets. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] It was released on September 25, 2001, by Yep Roc Records .
' Tis the Season for Los Straitjackets! is the sixth studio album by American instrumental rock band Los Straitjackets, released on October 8, 2002 by Yep Roc Records. The album is a cover of traditional Christmas songs , and includes two original songs – "Christmas in Las Vegas" and "Christmas Weekend".
Los Straitjackets is the second studio album by American instrumental rock band Los Straitjackets, released in June 1996 by Upstart Records. It was recorded in January 1996 in Los Angeles, California, produced by Ben Vaughn and engineered by Mark Linett .