1980s El Paso Rock Band Q.I.D. Featured in New Apple TV Show

The group's song will appear in the second episode of the new series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:39pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration composed of sharp, angular shapes in bold red, black, and yellow, conveying the raw energy and grit of an 80s rock band without any literal imagery.A vibrant, retro-inspired visual captures the enduring spirit of the 1980s El Paso rock scene as a local band lands a song placement in a new streaming series.El Paso Today

Fans of the El Paso rock scene from the 1980s and '90s may recognize a familiar sound in the new Apple TV series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' - a song by the local band Q.I.D. will be featured in the second episode of the eight-episode series, which is based on the 2024 novel by Rufi Thorpe.

Why it matters

This is an exciting moment for the legacy of the El Paso music scene, as a band from the city's vibrant 1980s and '90s rock scene gets national exposure through placement in a high-profile streaming series. It highlights how regional music scenes can find new life and recognition years later.

The details

The song by Q.I.D., an El Paso rock band active in the 1980s and '90s, will appear in the second episode of the new Apple TV series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles.' The series is based on Rufi Thorpe's 2024 novel of the same name.

  • The new Apple TV series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' debuts on April 15, 2026.
  • Q.I.D.'s song will be featured in the second episode of the series.

The players

Q.I.D.

An El Paso rock band that was active in the 1980s and 1990s.

Rufi Thorpe

The author of the 2024 novel 'Margo's Got Money Troubles,' which the new Apple TV series is based on.

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The takeaway

This placement of a song by the 1980s El Paso band Q.I.D. in a new high-profile streaming series is a testament to the enduring legacy of the city's vibrant rock scene from that era, and shows how regional music can find new life and recognition years later on a national platform.