Dick Clark Interviews The Blasters - American Bandstand 1983

Dick Clark Interviews The Blasters on American Bandstand. Dave Alvin shows his guitar, and explains why "Johnny Cash" is written on its arm. Alvin then introduces the members of the band: John Bazz, Bill Bateman, Phil Alvin, and Gene Taylor. After that, he talks about the influence of Chicano music on their work, and about their recent experience with Eric Clapton. He and his brother, Phil, also talk about the experience of opening for Queen. Finally, Dave Alvin says he writes the songs for the group.
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[@l.r.8637]

Just saw the Blasters play live 6 days ago and my mind is still blown

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Where?

[@l.r.8637]

@@lastnamefirst4035 is was at the Orange County Fairgrounds with Los Lobos and -X-. Then saw them play 3months later with -X- at the Greek Theatre. Phil has been ill as of late or I would've seen them play this last Saturday. Praying he gets better👍🙏

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@l.r.8637 I knew he had been real sick sometime ago w cancer but he beat it.

[@xocomilalvarez2185]

Even dead Dick Clark amazes me!!
From an OG Caifornia TexMex Chicano...Blasters rule!!!

[@anthonymichaelhalloates2902]

Saw the Blasters in 81 in Frisco. They definitely rocked the club. Fucked us up! A great band live…best you can see.

[@FreddyA1964]

Great interview with my favorite band, thanks for posting #Freddysparascope!

[@rgerwin.3378]

I remember seeing this exact show back in the day.

[@GhostManBrandonDDpre]

rip Gene Taylor. You deserve better.

[@tommcdonough9029]

Dave’s white fringe jacket!!!

[@RipReed]

right?!

[@fjhumphries]

Dick clark knows his stuff. The blasters are great!

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Dick was far cooler than he had any need to be.

[@theflytraps9150]

BILL BATEMAN IS KING

[@lesterclaypool1]

Every video Phil has a serious and different guitar.
That Blonde Super 400 ces he has here was worth 4k new.
I couldn't guess what it's with, now.
He was playing a Gibson 335 dot neck IN BLACK in another video.
Fucking crazy.
I wonder if he still has all of them?

[@andyinoregon]

Dick wondering where the Chicano influence is in their music at 1:25 has obviously never listened to one of their best songs, "Border Radio."

[@DS-fi4hf]

It's a dark night.

[@algassman6564]

Thanks ! that is just great to watch. What song did they do ?

[@00ffdc]

@ 00:58 "Eeeh... that's some bum" LMAO

[@harris1234100]

Where is Lee Allen?

[@bishlap]

Dick Clark never had a clue about the music/bands he interviewed...other than Buddy Holly, maybe.

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

It's obvious.

[@bishlap]

@@sgt.thundercok4704 I recall Dick reading a promo for the following weeks' show and he said, "The Cars and Ric OCK-AH-SEK will be here.

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