Band, *1979 US
Rock
Formed 1979 in Downey, CA, United States. Phil Alvin (vocals, harmonica, guitar), John Bazz (bass), Bill Bateman (drums, 1979-93, 2008-present), Dave Alvin (guitar, 1979-86), Lee Allen (saxophone, 1981-94), Gene Taylor (keyboards, 1981-85), Steve Berlin (saxophone, 1981-84), Michael Mann [aka Hollywood Fats] (guitar, 1986), Billy Zoom (guitar, 1986), Greg "Smokey" Hormel (guitar, 1987-93), James Intveld (guitar, 1993-95), Dave Carroll (drums, 1993-94), Jerry Angel (drums, 1996-2008), Keith Wyatt (guitar, 1996-present). The Blasters' self-described "American Music" was a blend of blues music, rockabilly, early rock and roll, punk rock, mountain music, and rhythm and blues. They still have a devoted fan base and have received largely positive critical reviews, but have earned only limited mainstream success. Critic Mark Deming wrote of them, "the Blasters displayed a wide-ranging musical diversity [and] were a supremely tight and tasteful band with enough fire, smarts, and passion for two or three groups."
Steve Berlin *1955 US | |
Dave Alvin g, eg, acg, voc *1955 US | |
Smokey Hormel g *1959 US | |
Billy Zoom g *1948 US | |
Phil Alvin voc, g, h *1953 US | |
Lee Allen sax 1927-1994 US | |
James Intveld b *1959 US | |
Jerry Angel dr | |
Bill Bateman dr | |
John Bazz b | |
Gene Taylor p *1952 US | |
David Carroll dr, voc, perc | |
Keith Wyatt g |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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American Music | The Blasters | 2019 | Single |
Live 1986 | The Blasters | 2013 | Album |
Fun On Saturday Night | The Blasters | 2012 | Album |
American Music / Trouble Bound | The Blasters | 2012 | Album |
4-11-44 | The Blasters | 2004 | Album |
The Age In Wich We Live | The Blasters | 2004 | Album |
Live: Going Home | The Blasters | 2004 | Album |
Live - Going Home | The Blasters | 2004 | Album |
Trouble Bound | The Blasters | 2002 | Album |
Testament: The Complete Slash Recordings | The Blasters | 2002 | Compil. |
The Blasters Collection | The Blasters | 1991 | Compil. |
The Warner Bros. Music Show | The Smiths, The Blasters | 1985 | Compil. |
Colored Lights | The Blasters | 1985 | Single |
Hard Line | The Blasters | 1985 | Album |
Colored Lights | The Blasters | 1985 | Single |
Spin Radio Concert | The Blasters | 1985 | Album |
Colored Lights / Dark Night | The Blasters | 1985 | Album |
Colored Lights / Help You Dream | The Blasters | 1985 | Single |
Trouble Bound (Remix) | The Blasters | 1985 | Album |
Ain't No Cats! | The Blasters | 1984 | Album |
I Can Dream About You / Blue Shadows | Dan Hartman / The Blasters | 1984 | Single |
One Bad Stud / Never Be You | The Blasters / Maria McKee | 1984 | Album |
Red Rose | The Blasters | 1983 | Single |
Barefoot Rock | The Blasters | 1983 | Single |
Non Fiction | The Blasters | 1983 | Album |
Marie Marie | The Blasters | 1982 | Single |
Mighty Fire / Trend | Billy Burnette, The Blasters | 1982 | Single |
So Long Baby Goodbye | The Blasters | 1982 | Single |
Over There (Live At The Venue, London) | The Blasters | 1982 | Album |
I'm Shakin' | The Blasters | 1981 | Single |
The Blasters | The Blasters | 1981 | Album |
American Music | The Blasters | 1980 | Album |
Jim Ladd Hosts Innerview | The Blasters | Album |