The Blasters
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Biography
The Blasters is an American roots-rock, rockabilly, and rock and roll band formed in Downey, California, in 1979 by brothers Phil Alvin and Dave Alvin. Originally known as the Blues Blasters, the group initially played a blend of rock and roll, country, and blues, distinguishing itself from the punk wave prevalent on the West Coast at the time. Their early performances caught the attention of John Doe, who helped them sign with the record label Slash. The band gained notable exposure by appearing in Walter Hill's film Streets of Fire (1984), performing as themselves on screen. Although Dave Alvin left the group in 1986 to pursue a solo career, the group reformed and toured intermittently. Their studio albums include American Music (1980), The Blasters (1981), Non-Fiction (1983), Hard Line (1984), 4-11-44 (2004), and Fun on Saturday Night (2012). Notable songs include "Marie Marie" (1980) and "Border Radio" (1981).
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Albums
Top Tracks
- Track Popularity
- Buzz Buzz Buzz
- She's Gone Away
- Somebody Done Hoodooed the Hoodoo Man
- Barn Burning
- 21 Days In Jail
- Love 24 Hours A Day
- I Fell In Love
- So Glad
- Ashamed Of Myself
- Lone Wolf
- But I Don't Want To
- American Music
- Leave My Money Alone
- Keep It Clean
- Real Rock Drive
- Marie Marie
- En Tus Manos by The Blasters
- I Wish You Would
- She Ain't Got the Beat
- Mr. Satellite Man featuring The Blasters
- Flat Top Joint
- Crazy Baby
- Never No Mo' Blues
- Off the Wall
