Dave Alvin

Biography

American singer, songwriter and guitarist from Downey, California, and a central figure in Los Angeles roots rock. Dave Alvin co-founded *The Blasters* in 1979 as lead guitarist and chief songwriter, then had brief memberships in *X* and *The Knitters* and played on *Flesh Eaters* albums before going solo in 1987. His solo records, from 'Romeo's Escape' through 'King of California' and 'Blackjack David' to the Grammy-winning 'Public Domain', blend blues, country, folk and rock and roll, and his songs have been covered by *Dwight Yoakam* and *Shakin' Stevens*.