The Blasters embody the best traditions of American Music, performing with passion and integrity that for over three decades has won the hearts and souls of fans worldwide. Composed of founding members vocalist-guitarist Phil Alvin, drummer Bill Bateman and bassist John Bazz with Keith Wyatt on guitar, they carry on a hard-won legacy as one of the most recognizable and credible bands in American Music. Their influences range from the likes of George Jones and Carl Perkins to Ike Turner, Howlin’ Wolf, James Brown and Big Joe Turner, all blending into a sound that ignores the lines between Rock & Roll, Country, Blues and Rockabilly. "4-11-44" (Rainman Records) is the Blasters' fifth and latest studio album, featuring fourteen tracks that extend the band’s legacy of classic recordings. Fronted by Phil Alvin's powerful vocals, the band follows through with spontaneity, power and grit that make their live performances into experiences not to be missed.
Blasters, Johnny Fire here. Bazz, I'm staying another week in LA for a meeting with BMI. More shows will be up as I get them confirmed. Good to here from Bazz. J.F.
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Thank you John Bazz for adding me! I think I cannot explain what you Blasters are to me. I remember I was in Pistoia in the early 80s and I entered a music store. They mostly had punk records and among them, there was “American Music”. The clerk told me: “That’s the best record in the shop, even it’s not exactly punk”. He was right. I’m proud of that LP. It’s the LPs’ LP. I’m very happy Bill Bateman is in again: Bazz-Bateman is the most precise and wild, propelling, crisp and smooth, solid and swinging and shuffling rhythm section you can imagine. You do drive. There’s only one blemish in my fan pursuit: I’ve never seen you on stage. Hope this will happen soon.
