The Blasters

The Blasters

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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."
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Members:
Bill Bateman, Dave Alvin, David Carroll (3), Gene Taylor (2), Hollywood Fats, James Intveld, Jerry Angel, John Bazz, Keith Wyatt (2), Lee Allen, Phil Alvin, Smokey Hormel, Steve Berlin, Ty Kindell
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LP021 American Music — The Blasters The Blasters American Music (Album) Rollin' Rock LP021 US 1980 Sell This Version
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SR-109 The Blasters — The Blasters The Blasters The Blasters (Album) Slash SR-109 US 1981 Sell This Version
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9 23735-4B, 4-23735 Over There (Live At The Venue, London) — The Blasters The Blasters Over There (Live At The Venue, London) (MiniAlbum, Album) Slash, Warner Bros. Records, Slash, Warner Bros. Records 9 23735-4B, 4-23735 US 1982 Sell This Version
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Series #20 Show #6 Innerview With Host Jim Ladd — The Blasters The Blasters Innerview With Host Jim Ladd ‎(LP, Transcription) Innerview Series #20 Show #6 US 1982 Sell This Version
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none King Biscuit Flower Hour — The Blasters A Flock Of Seagulls / The Blasters A Flock Of Seagulls / The Blasters - King Biscuit Flower Hour ‎(2xLP, Promo, Transcription) ABC Radio Networks none US 1982 Sell This Version
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238181 Non Fiction — The Blasters The Blasters Non Fiction (Album) Slash, Warner Bros. Records, Slash, Warner Bros. Records 238181 New Zealand 1983 Sell This Version
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9 W1 25093-1 Hard Line — The Blasters The Blasters Hard Line (Album) Warner Bros. Records, Slash 9 W1 25093-1 US 1985 Sell This Version
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IC-85-16 In Concert — The Blasters Elliot Easton / The Blasters Elliot Easton / The Blasters - In Concert ‎(2xLP, Transcription) Westwood One IC-85-16 US 1985 Sell This Version
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WBMS 130 The Warner Bros. Music Show — The Blasters The Smiths / The Blasters The Smiths / The Blasters - The Warner Bros. Music Show ‎(LP, Promo, Transcription) Sire, Rough Trade WBMS 130 US 1985 Sell This Version
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Series #32, Show #9 Innerview — The Blasters The Blasters Innerview ‎(LP, Transcription) Innerview Series #32, Show #9 US 1985 Sell This Version
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NC-003 Spin Radio Concert — The Blasters The Blasters Spin Radio Concert ‎(2xLP, Transcription) Spin (8) NC-003 US 1985 Sell This Version
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none The Blasters Bootleg — The Blasters The Blasters The Blasters Bootleg ‎(Cass, Album) Not On Label (Blasters Self-Released) none Canada 1997 Sell This Version
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HCD 8148 Trouble Bound — The Blasters The Blasters Trouble Bound (Album) Hightone Records HCD 8148 Scandinavia 2002 Sell This Version
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GEL 4083 4-11-44 — The Blasters The Blasters 4-11-44 (Album) Evangeline GEL 4083 UK 2004 Sell This Version
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DK 30244 Live - Going Home — The Blasters The Blasters Live - Going Home (Album) Shout! Factory DK 30244 US 2004 Sell This Version
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RIC 1108 Fun On Saturday Night — The Blasters The Blasters Fun On Saturday Night ‎(CD, Album) Rip Cat Records RIC 1108 US 2012 Sell This Version
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FLOATM6110 Live 1986 — The Blasters The Blasters Live 1986 (Album) Rockbeat Records FLOATM6110 UK 2011 Sell This Version
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LIB-5000 Dark Night: Live In Philly — The Blasters The Blasters Dark Night: Live In Philly (Album) RockBeat Records LIB-5000 US 2019 Sell This Version
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Singles & EPs
WBS 50047 I'm Shakin' — The Blasters The Blasters I'm Shakin' (Single) Warner Bros. Records, Slash WBS 50047 US 1981 Sell This Version
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WB 0686, MX206071 Marie Marie — The Blasters The Blasters Marie Marie (Single) Warner Bros. Records WB 0686, MX206071 Australia 1981 Sell This Version
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PRO 99757 So Long Baby Goodbye — The Blasters The Blasters So Long Baby Goodbye (Single) Warner Bros. Records, Slash PRO 99757 Canada 1981 Sell This Version
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OT-1982 Mighty Fire / Trend — The Blasters Billy Burnette, The Blasters Billy Burnette, The Blasters - Mighty Fire / Trend ‎(7", Single, Promo) Quad Teck OT-1982 US 1982 Sell This Version
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PRO 267 Red Rose — The Blasters The Blasters Red Rose (Single) Warner Bros. Records, Slash PRO 267 France 1983 Sell This Version
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PRO-A-2017 Barefoot Rock — The Blasters The Blasters Barefoot Rock Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-2017 US 1983 Sell This Version
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PD 2262 I Can Dream About You / Blue Shadows — The Blasters Dan Hartman / The Blasters Dan Hartman / The Blasters - I Can Dream About You / Blue Shadows (Single) MCA Records PD 2262 South Africa 1984 Sell This Version

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