The Blasters | |
|---|---|
 Dave Alvin | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Downey, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Labels | Slash, Shout! Factory, Rip Cat |
| Members | Phil Alvin John Bazz Bill Bateman Keith Wyatt |
| Past members | Dave Alvin Lee Allen Gene Taylor Steve Berlin Hollywood Fats Billy Zoom Smokey Hormel James Intveld Dave Carroll Jerry Angel |
| Website | theblasters |
The Blasters are an American rock band formed in 1979 in Downey, California, by brothers Phil Alvin (vocals and guitar) and Dave Alvin (guitar), with bass guitarist John Bazz and drummer Bill Bateman. Their self-described "American Music" is a blend of rockabilly, early rock and roll, punk rock, mountain music, and rhythm and blues and country.
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