The Blasters

These Downey, California boys were the quintessential roots-rock band of the 1980s. Brothers Phil and Dave Alvin made college radio safe for the likes of Little Willie John and Jimmie Rodgers. Songwriter Dave was the post-punk era's answer to Chuck Berry. The band split in the mid-'80s, with both brothers releasing solo albums and Phil eventually regrouping a new version of the band that toured sporadically over the years. In 2002 the Alvins and the rest of the original members reunited for a couple of tours and a live album, before Dave returned to his solo career and Phil finally made a new record with the Blasters Mk II.

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