Playful, charming and a joy to behold, The Struts delivered their final show of their Remember the Name tour at The Wiltern on Sunday night.
Formed in 2012, the British rock band discovered their name during a rehearsal, with lead singer Luke Spiller noting: “I was just walking around and someone said, 'You're a big dick.' From then on we knew we had a great name. We couldn't believe it hadn't been taken.”
While waiting for the band to take the stage, I started chatting with some dedicated fans who were buzzing with excitement, exclaiming “It's their last show, it's live, AND we're in the front row. This will be good!”
True to their name, their dynamic performance was effortlessly captivating from the first note, opening with their 2014 hit “Dirty Sexy Money.” across their discography, each showcasing various elements of their raw talent. Whether it was a rousing guitar solo or an audience call and response, the audience was undeniably immersed in the production.
“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls… and everything in between… This is your last chance to dance tonight!” Ending their nearly two-hour set with an encore of “Strange Days” and No. 1 hit “Could Have Been Me,” the band really left nothing in the tank and endless reasons to remember their name.
Having previously opened for everyone from Guns 'N Roses to Foo Fighters to the Rolling Stones, these dynamic musicians show no signs of slowing down with a string of US dates already scheduled in 2024—and I can't recommend them enough for put on your dancing shoes and see for yourself the magic of The Struts.
