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Phil Alvin

voc, g, h, *1953 US, Downey, California
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Rock

Front man and lead singer of The Blasters. Besides music Alvin holds a PhD in mathematics which he earned after his music career with The Blasters and releasing a solo album. Brother of Dave Alvin, also of The Blasters

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Harmonica
Genres
  • Rock
  • Blues
  • Folk
  • World
  • Soundtrack
Plays With
The Blasters
Popular Tracks   
World's in a Bad Condition on World's in a Bad Condition by Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin
All By Myself on Common Ground: Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy by Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin
Flyin' Blind on Reform School Girl by Nick Curran and the Lowlifes
County Fair on County Fair 2000 by Phil Alvin
Home Again on Ghost Brothers of Darkland County by Various Artists
Mr. Satellite Man on County Fair 2000 by Phil Alvin
Big Bill Blues on Common Ground: Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy by Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin
Key to the Highway on Common Ground: Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy by Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin
So Goddam Smart on Ghost Brothers of Darkland County by Various Artists
Southern Flood Blues on Common Ground: Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy by Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Hard Travelin'Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin2017Album
Lost TimeDave Alvin And Phil Alvin2015Album
Common GroundDave Alvin & Phil Alvin2014Album
Songs From Common GroundDave Alvin & Phil Alvin2014Album
County Fair 2000Phil Alvin1994Album
Un "Sung Stories"Phil Alvin1986Album
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