Dave Alvin
David Albert Alvin (born November 11, 1955) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer. He is a former and founding member of the roots rock band the Blasters. Alvin has recorded and performed as a solo artist since the late 1980s and has been involved in various side projects and collaborations. He has had brief stints as a member of the bands X and the Knitters. He often refers to himself as "Blackjack Dave," in reference to his 1998 album and song of the same name.
Genre: folk, country-rock, heartland-rock, roots-rock, alternative-country
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Top Tracks
- Shenandoah
- What Did The Deep Sea Say
- Murder Of The Lawson Family
- Dark Eyes
- A Short Life Of Trouble
- Maggie Campbell Blues
- East Virginia Blues
- Railroad Bill
- Walk Right In
- On My Way Downtown
- Saturday Night Rub
- Sign Of Judgment
- Mama, Ain't Long For Day
- Texas Rangers
- Don't Let Your Deal Go Down
- Delia
- Engine 143
- Mobile Blue
- Billy the Kid and Geronimo
- Steal My Thunder
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