Artist Info: The Blasters

The Blasters are an American rock band formed in 1979 in Downey, California, by brothers Phil Alvin and Dave Alvin, along with bassist John Bazz and drummer Bill Bateman. Their style, which they have described as "American Music", incorporates elements of rockabilly, early rock and roll, punk rock, mountain music, rhythm and blues, and country.

The Alvin brothers were raised in a musically diverse household, where they were exposed to various forms of American music from an early age. [read more...]