About
Sam Llanas is an American singer, acoustic guitarist, and songwriter known for his work in rock and roots rock genres. Born on February 6, 1961, in the United States, he co-founded the band BoDeans in 1984 with high school friend Kurt Neumann in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The band achieved critical acclaim with their debut album, "Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams," released in 1986. In the mid-1990s, Llanas formed Absinthe, releasing "A Good Day To Die" in 1998. He departed BoDeans in 2011 to focus on his solo career, releasing albums such as "4 A.M. (The Way Home)" in 2011 and "The Whole Night Thru" in 2014. In 2018, he released "Return of the Goya – Part 1." As of March 2026, Llanas continues to perform and record music.
