High Plains Drifter has been played on NTS in shows including Martelo, featured first on 28 January 2018. Songs played include Sholay (Epic Mix), Somewhere and 4x4 Lick.

There may is more than one band named after this movie:

A "pure southern booze rock" band from Brisbane, Australia, formed in 2009. In 2011 they became more plain old rock, with less, southern, less booze, and a new singer. Their previous singer now fronts a new project called Death Valley Nights. Their guitarist is now in the band mindjar with their second vocalist.

A dancehall-reggae deejay, previously known as Jackie Knockshot, who was active in the 1980s and 1990s.