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For others with this name, see Blasters (disambiguation).
The Blasters are a rock and roll band formed in 1978 in Downey, California, by brothers Phil Alvin (vocals and guitar) and Dave Alvin (guitar), with bass guitarist John Bazz and drummer Bill Bateman. Phil Alvin explained the origin of the band's name: " I thought Joe Turner’s backup band on his Atlantic records–I had these 78s–I thought they were the Blues Blasters. That ends up it was Jimmy McCracklin. I just took the 'Blues' off and Joe finally told me, that’s Jimmy McCracklin’s name, but you tell ‘im I gave you permission to steal it [laughs]"
Their self-described "American Music" was a blend of rockabilly, early rock and roll, punk rock, mountain music, and rhythm and blues. They 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 styles [and] were a supremely tight and tactful band with enough fire, smarts, and passion for two or three groups."
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Albums
The Blasters
Popular Songs
- Maria Maria
- The Yodeling Mountaineer
- Rock My Blues Away
- Penny
- Please Please Please
- Love Me With a Feeling
- I Don't Want Cha
- Fun on Saturday Night
- Jackson
- Breath of My Love
- No More Nights by Myself
- Well Oh Well
- Ashamed of Myself
- I Wish You Could
- Boneyard
- 21 Days In Jail
- Slip Of The Tongue
- Buzz Buzz Buzz
- Window Up Above
- Ashamed Of You
- Lone Wolf
- Julie
- Sadie's Back in Town
- Precious Memories
- I Wish I Would
- 4-11-44
- Dry River
- So Glad
- It's All Your Fault
- Your Kind Of Love