The Blasters are an American rock and roll music group formed in 1979 in Do… Read Full Bio ↴The Blasters are an American rock and roll music group 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.
Dave Alvin, the group's primary songwriter, left the band in 1986 for a critically-acclaimed solo career. He was initially replaced on guitar by Hollywood Fats (birth name: Michael L. Mann) who appeared with them at Farm Aid. Phil Alvin has led various incarnations of The Blasters intermittently since then, including a few reunion tours and live albums of the original lineup. Personnel as of 2008 was Phil Alvin together with John Bazz, Keith Wyatt, and Bill Bateman.
The Blasters stink of rockabilly. A unique part of the Los Angeles punk scene of the 1980s, they project the essence of small streets of post-war neighborhoods, car culture and the sun-bleached concrete of Downey, California. They are lead by Phil Alvin's soulful bellowing about causing chaos, chasing women and the loss of the citrus groves. Influenced by the likes of The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and many others who came and went during the 1950's, The Blasters play the songs of the working man's curse and rock and roll romance. Founding members Phil Alvin and John Bazz, with the addition of Keith Wyatt on lead guitar and Jerry Angel on drums, are carrying on their hard-won legacy of one of the most credible and recognizable bands in Americana music.
The Blasters first started playing in the late 70's, hammering out burning rhythm & blues and roots-influenced rock and roll in biker bars in their hometown of Downey, California. It wasn't long before word about the band's searing live sets spread to Los Angeles, and the band carved out a name for itself in the city's burgeoning club scene. Along with X and Los Lobos, the Blasters became an LA favorite. They enjoyed a punk rock following to their bluesy straightforward rock, playing to the fans of the newfangled American punk rock movement that was just at its beginning. Their debut recording on the small but feisty Rollin' Rock label has since become a coveted collector's item.
Soon thereafter, they began attracting the attention of other record companies. The band was on the crest of the wave during the resurgence of American roots rock, a genre they helped define with their debut album "American Music." Many have tried to imitate The Blasters' sound but no one has been able to harness the passion and perseverance with which they play. With a tradition of producing timeless and meaningful songs, touring extensively, and collaborating with some of the most respected roots rock artists, like John Cougar Mellencamp and Lee Allen.
The Blasters have continually stayed true to their original vision: to play songs built on America's greatest musical traditions. Upon Dave Alvin's departure to pursue a solo career in August of 1986, the band was as strong as ever and riding high on their success. After rigorously touring, The Blasters took some time off the road to reflect and work on new material. At that time, a number of major films hit theaters featuring The Blasters tunes including Bull Durham ("So Long Baby, Goodbye) and Some One To Watch Over Me ("Marie, Marie").
The Blasters spent the next few years attempting to find a guitar player suitable to measure up to the impeccable standards by which The Blasters play. The band met veteran guitar maestro, Keith Wyatt. 4-11-44 is The Blasters' fifth studio album. It is fourteen tracks of their signature rock and blues. Phil Alvin's vocals are as powerful and true as they ever were and the band follows through with steady, raucous riffs and rhythms. Their music continues to be used frequently in dark, pulp films and television shows such as From Dusk to Dawn, Streets of Fire, and Six Feet Under. Originally released in the UK in 2004, 4-11-44 was released on Rainman Records in August of 2005.
Dave Alvin, the group's primary songwriter, left the band in 1986 for a critically-acclaimed solo career. He was initially replaced on guitar by Hollywood Fats (birth name: Michael L. Mann) who appeared with them at Farm Aid. Phil Alvin has led various incarnations of The Blasters intermittently since then, including a few reunion tours and live albums of the original lineup. Personnel as of 2008 was Phil Alvin together with John Bazz, Keith Wyatt, and Bill Bateman.
The Blasters stink of rockabilly. A unique part of the Los Angeles punk scene of the 1980s, they project the essence of small streets of post-war neighborhoods, car culture and the sun-bleached concrete of Downey, California. They are lead by Phil Alvin's soulful bellowing about causing chaos, chasing women and the loss of the citrus groves. Influenced by the likes of The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and many others who came and went during the 1950's, The Blasters play the songs of the working man's curse and rock and roll romance. Founding members Phil Alvin and John Bazz, with the addition of Keith Wyatt on lead guitar and Jerry Angel on drums, are carrying on their hard-won legacy of one of the most credible and recognizable bands in Americana music.
The Blasters first started playing in the late 70's, hammering out burning rhythm & blues and roots-influenced rock and roll in biker bars in their hometown of Downey, California. It wasn't long before word about the band's searing live sets spread to Los Angeles, and the band carved out a name for itself in the city's burgeoning club scene. Along with X and Los Lobos, the Blasters became an LA favorite. They enjoyed a punk rock following to their bluesy straightforward rock, playing to the fans of the newfangled American punk rock movement that was just at its beginning. Their debut recording on the small but feisty Rollin' Rock label has since become a coveted collector's item.
Soon thereafter, they began attracting the attention of other record companies. The band was on the crest of the wave during the resurgence of American roots rock, a genre they helped define with their debut album "American Music." Many have tried to imitate The Blasters' sound but no one has been able to harness the passion and perseverance with which they play. With a tradition of producing timeless and meaningful songs, touring extensively, and collaborating with some of the most respected roots rock artists, like John Cougar Mellencamp and Lee Allen.
The Blasters have continually stayed true to their original vision: to play songs built on America's greatest musical traditions. Upon Dave Alvin's departure to pursue a solo career in August of 1986, the band was as strong as ever and riding high on their success. After rigorously touring, The Blasters took some time off the road to reflect and work on new material. At that time, a number of major films hit theaters featuring The Blasters tunes including Bull Durham ("So Long Baby, Goodbye) and Some One To Watch Over Me ("Marie, Marie").
The Blasters spent the next few years attempting to find a guitar player suitable to measure up to the impeccable standards by which The Blasters play. The band met veteran guitar maestro, Keith Wyatt. 4-11-44 is The Blasters' fifth studio album. It is fourteen tracks of their signature rock and blues. Phil Alvin's vocals are as powerful and true as they ever were and the band follows through with steady, raucous riffs and rhythms. Their music continues to be used frequently in dark, pulp films and television shows such as From Dusk to Dawn, Streets of Fire, and Six Feet Under. Originally released in the UK in 2004, 4-11-44 was released on Rainman Records in August of 2005.
Common Man
The Blasters Lyrics
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Black Country Communion Lord won't you help me Make it through the night? No one…
Bleeding Hearts Youu0027re waltzing around like a fool with no plan And just…
Caamp Common man, six foot tall he stands Waiting on his date…
Conlee John As the maid poured wine and we prepared to dine I…
David Ruffin I have dreamed a dream, there a common man Ah, hoping…
DJ A-Trak & Kanye West (Uh) Our Love is Mighty like Spinners We Providers by…
John Conlee As the maid poured wine and we prepared to dine I…
Kanye West & DJ A-Trak (Uh) Our Love is Mighty like Spinners We Providers by…
Lorraine Jordan As the maid poured wine and we prepared to dine I…
Neopoliten On a conveyor belt line Just a cog in the machine They…
Rob C Hook: Common Man, jiske kandho pe hai zimmedari Common Man,…
Ruffin David I have dreamed a dream, there a common man Ah, hoping…
The Temptations I have dreamed a dream, there a common man Ah, hoping…
Todd Rundgren I've been burned in my prime The simple things in life Seem…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Blasters:
02. Dark Night Hot air hangs like a dead man From a white oak…
American Music I see you down in the front line Such a sight…
Barefoot Rock I been walkin' all night down the railroad track Wonderin' i…
Blue Shadows I've been around the world And every man bleeds the same But…
Border Radio One more midnight, her man is still goneG …
Buzz Buzz Buzz Well, buzz, buzz, buzz goes the bumble bee Tweele, deedle, d…
can't stop time Π‘ΡΠΎΠΉ! ΠΠΎΠΊΠ° Π΅ΡΡ Π½Π΅ Π²ΡΠΊΠ»ΡΡΠ΅Π½ ΡΠ²Π΅Ρ Π― Ρ ΠΎΡΡ ΡΡΠ»ΡΡΠ°ΡΡ ΠΎΡΠ²Π΅Ρ Π‘ΠΊΠ°ΠΆΠΈ,…
Crazy Baby Volz-Wernsman Well, got me a crazy baby, coolest little c…
Dark Knight hot air hangs like a dead man from a white oak…
Flat Top Joint Down at the end of the freeway Just behind some laundromat …
Free Bird If I leave here, here tomorrow Would you still remember me? …
Hey, Girl Hey, girl, don't you stay gone long Don't you keep me…
I I am god.…
I Don't Want To They say I shouldn't waste my life anymore by Running around…
I Fell In Love At a little county drugstore, drinkin' soda pop In walked a…
I Wish You Would Early in the morning, 'bout the break of day, That's when…
I'm Shakin' When ya touch my hand An' talk sweet talk I…
Justine Justine! Justine (Justine), Justine (Justine) You just won'…
Kathleen Oh, well I heard on the streets That you're good, you've…
Little Honey Little honey, are you goin' out tonight? Little honey, I ain…
Long White Cadillac Night wolves moan The winter hills are black I'm all…
Marie Marie Marie Marie Playing guitar on the back porch I sit in my…
Never No More Blues McWilliams-Rodgers I'm just as blue as I can be Since Su…
No Other Girl Waitin' in an all night cafe Drunk half out of my…
One Bad Stud Oh, well, one bad stud moved in my neighborhood Oh, well,…
One More Dance Clock's tickin' says the night is through I don't want to…
Red Rose Your father sat with the night's first drink Your mother was…
Rock and Roll Will Stand There was a little night spot On the outskirts of town Where…
Roll 'em Pete Well, I got a gal, she lives up on the…
Samson and Delilah If I had my way If I had my way If I…
She's Gone Away Everybodyβ²s high on consolation Everybody's trying to tell m…
So Long Baby Goodbye I know I've been foolin' myself too long I'm never…
This Is It Yeah, Yeah-uh, Yeaah-uhh, (Man if I'm up, we up, nobody be …
Trouble Bound I'm old enough to know the score I'm yound enough to…
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@franzkafka77
The National Anthem of 2018. God Bless the Blasters. The Alvins are a bona fide national treasure.
@lonestar3
Live music just doesn't get any better than this. Powerful song brilliantly played, and of course, sung.
@timkirkpatrick7888
Very underrated as live musicians , they sound great to me !
@markroberts1301
Incredible tune, it was my favorite Blasters song and there are lots of great ones!
@timkirkpatrick7888
Common Man is just a classic song for any era ! You just dont hear great rock music like that anymore !
@TJKillip
They were the epitomy of 'Rockability'!Awesome Band
@TJKillip
Rockabilly too '-)
@chapman87
Literally just discovered, brilliant song and apt for the times plus the gurn on the singer is priceless!!!
@jpslebassiste
We cover this one with m'y band since 1992 or 93... never drop it as it still sounds fresh and accurate
@vanderlansilva1814
Muito bom