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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
Big Bill Blues on Common Ground: Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy by Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin
Home Again 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
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
How You Want It Done? on Common Ground: Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy by Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin
I Feel So Good 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

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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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