18 Facts About Dave Alvin

David Albert Alvin was born on November 11,1955 and is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer.

Dave Alvin is a former and founding member of the roots rock band the Blasters.

Dave Alvin has recorded and performed as a solo artist since the late 1980s and has been involved in various side projects and collaborations.

Dave Alvin has had brief stints as a member of the bands X and the Knitters.

Dave Alvin often refers to himself as "Blackjack Dave," in reference to his 1998 album and song of the same name.

Dave Alvin served as the group's lead guitarist and chief songwriter.

The Rough Guide to Rock noted the ever-increasing numbers of originals that Dave Alvin wrote for the Blasters, along with his maturation into a great songwriter.

Dave Alvin's departure reflected internal tension in the band, but ultimately he wanted to sing his own songs while his brother Phil Alvin was the established lead vocalist for the group.

Dave Alvin has rejoined the Blasters for some reunion tours and live albums with the original lineup.

Dave Alvin has occasionally performed with the band under other circumstances as well.

Dave Alvin recorded King of California, an album of acoustic music, in 1994.

In 2011, Dave Alvin recorded the album Eleven Eleven, released by Yep Roc Records.

In live performance, Dave Alvin assumed the role of emcee and storyteller.

Dave Alvin chose to do so with Gilmore, scheduling nine dates in California for late June and early July 2022.

Dave Alvin has worked as a studio session musician accompanying Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Little Milton, Katy Moffatt, and Syd Straw.

Dave Alvin has lent his guitar playing to other artists' albums over the years.

Dave Alvin appeared in the movies Border Radio and Floundering and on the FX television series Justified in 2011.

Dave Alvin appeared in Streets of Fire, with the Blasters, in 1984.