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The Forbidden Pigs are a versatile American roots band known for their Tex-Mex blues-abil ly sound, blending Latin influences with gritty roots rock. Formed in the late 1980s, they built a loyal following across the United States and Europe, touring extensively and releasing a string of influential albums. While not chasing chart-toppers, their music has earned critical attention and enduring fans, including placements in film soundtracks and festival stages. We’ve got you covered with a concise bio, highlights from their discography, and the latest on touring activity.

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Discography showcases a steady output from 1991 through 2016, with standout titles like Una Mas Cerveza, The Other White Meat, and Pig Latin. Notable tracks such as Una Mas Cerveza!, You Don’t Know, and Battle With the Bottle are favorites among fans, while the track Are You Going Back There Tonight earned a place in the 2012 Killing Joe soundtrack. The band opened Montreux Jazz Festival in 2002, a testament to their reach. While 2025 tour activity isn’t confirmed, the legacy continues through members’ later projects, including connections to Billy Bacon & The Forbidden Pigs on SoundCloud and other platforms. For the most reliable updates, follow their official social channels and music profiles linked below.

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Quick Facts About The Forbidden Pigs

  • Genre/style: Tex-Mex blues-abilly roots rock with Latin influences; commonly described as a versatile American roots band.
  • Bio/highlights: Formed in the late 1980s; released multiple albums (notably The Other White Meat, Una Mas Cerveza!, Pig Latin) and toured extensively across the U.S. and Europe; opened for major acts and contributed to soundtracks.
  • Discography (full, most recent first): 2016 High Wide and Handsome; 2005 Still Smokin’ After 20 Years; 2003 Cloven Grooves; 2001 Pigs At The Zoo (Live); 2000 Pig Latin; 2000 Pork Que; 1999 13 Years Of Bad Road (Live); 1995 The Other White Meat; 1992 Dressed To Swill; 1991 Una Mas Cerveza.
  • Top singles/hits: None of the band’s singles charted prominently on major charts; notable tracks include Una Mas Cerveza!, You Don’t Know, and Battle With the Bottle, all with no documented peak chart positions.
  • Awards/achievements: Widely covered in press; song Are You Going Back There Tonight was later used in the 2012 Killing Joe (Killer Joe) soundtrack; opened Montreux Jazz Festival in 2002 according to tour bios.
  • Social media/presence: Historical/active pages include SoundCloud (Billy Bacon & The Forbidden Pigs), iHeart artist page, and Apple Music/Billy Bacon profiles; older material circulated via MySpace-era pages.

The records

The Forbidden Pigs Discography

  • High Wide and Handsome
    2016 · W. Seth Russell
  • Still Smokin' After 20 Years
    2005 · Triple X Records
  • Cloven Grooves
    2003 · Swine Song Records
  • Pigs At The Zoo (Live)
    2001 · Swine Song Records
  • Pig Latin
    2000 · Triple X Records
  • Pork Que
    2000 · Swine Song
  • 13 Years Of Bad Road (Live)
    1999 · Swine Song Records
  • The Other White Meat
    1995 · Triple X Records
  • Dressed To Swill
    1992 · Triple X Records
  • Una Mas Cerveza
    1991 · Triple X Records

The hits

Top The Forbidden Pigs Songs

  • Una Mas Cerveza!
    1991 · N/A
  • You Don't Know
    1995 · N/A
  • Battle With the Bottle
    1995 · N/A

Discography showcases a steady output from 1991 through 2016, with standout titles like Una Mas Cerveza, The Other White Meat, and Pig Latin. Notable tracks such as Una Mas Cerveza!, You Don’t Know, and Battle With the Bottle are favorites among fans, while the track Are You Going Back There Tonight earned a place in the 2012 Killing Joe soundtrack. The band opened Montreux Jazz Festival in 2002, a testament to their reach. While 2025 tour activity isn’t confirmed, the legacy continues through members’ later projects, including connections to Billy Bacon & The Forbidden Pigs on SoundCloud and other platforms. For the most reliable updates, follow their official social channels and music profiles linked below.

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