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Philip Joseph Alvin (born March 6, 1953) is an American singer and guitarist known primarily as the leader of the rock band The Blasters. His voice has been described as "robust...powerful...rich, resonant, [and] supremely confident." [1] Biography.
Jan 25, 2023 · Phil Alvin, the 69-year-old singer and guitarist of Americana and roots rockers The Blasters, is currently in the hospital, according to a post by Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. “Right now Phil...
- Kelli Skye Fadroski
A message from The Blasters. As you know, our leader Phil Alvin, has been suffering with various health issues for some time. He has been in the hospital since January 1 2023 and his medical bills have been mounting up tremendously. Insurance will only cover so much.
A performance by today’s Blasters––vocalist-guitarist Phil Alvin, drummer Bill Bateman, bassist John Bazz, and guitarist Keith Wyatt––reflects influences that range from George Jones and Carl Perkins to Howlin’ Wolf, James Brown and Bo Diddley.
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The Blasters are an American rock band formed in 1979 in Downey, California, by brothers Phil Alvin (vocals and guitar) and Dave Alvin (guitar), with bass guitarist John Bazz and drummer Bill Bateman. Their self-described "American Music" is a blend of rockabilly, early rock and roll, punk rock, mountain music, and rhythm and blues and country .
- 1979–present
- Downey, California, U.S.
Nov 2, 2023 · Thirty-seven years ago, The Blasters' powerhouse singer Phil Alvin released his debut solo album, “Un ‘Sung Stories’,” a disc made up of “stuff I really couldn’t do with the Blasters ...
Roots rock hero with a great big voice, best known as the founder and lead singer of the Blasters. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1970s - 2020s. Born. March 6, 1953 in Downey, CA. Genre. Pop/Rock, Country, Blues, Latin. Styles. Americana, Roots Rock, Blues-Rock, Mexican Traditions, Modern Electric Blues, Tex-Mex. Member Of.
