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Texas is a highly successful Scottish alternative rock band formed in Glasgow in 1986. Fronted by the iconic vocals of Sharleen Spiteri and inspired by the slide guitar style of Ry Cooder, the band rose to fame with their debut single "I Don't Want a Lover." Since then, they have sold over 40 million albums worldwide, blending elements of pop, soul, and blues into a signature sound that remains a staple of British music history.

Texas Profile

Inception	Formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1986.
Members	Sharleen Spiteri, Johnny McElhone, Ally McErlaine
Key Albums	White on Blonde (1997), The Hush (1999), Red Book (2005), Southside (1989), Careful What You Wish For (2003), The Conversation (2013), Jump on Board (2017), Ricks Road (1993), Mothers Heaven (1991), Hi (2021).
Key Tracks	Say What You Want (1997), Summer Son (1999), Inner Smile (2000), I Don't Want a Lover (1989), Black Eyed Boy (1997), In Our Lifetime (1999), Halo (1997), In Demand (2000), Put Your Arms Around Me (1997), I'll See It Through (2003).
UK Singles Chart	13 Top-10 Hits