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The Blasters
photo credit: Gary Leonard

Active

1970s - 2010s

Formed

1979 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Roots Rock Rock & Roll Alternative/Indie Rock College Rock

Group Members

Bill Bateman Dave Alvin John Bazz Lee Allen Phil Alvin Gene Taylor Jerry Angel James Intveld Mike "Hollywood Fats" Mann Smokey Hormel Steve Berlin
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The Blasters

Biography by Denise Sullivan

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Formed by brothers Phil and Dave Alvin, a critically acclaimed early-1980s band that mixed blues, rockabilly, and roots rock.
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