| Biography |
by Richard Skelly |
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The Blazers, who play a guitar-heavy blend of blues, surf-rock, country, rocked-up norteño, cumbia, and other Mexican styles, are often compared with their East Los Angeles counterparts, Los Lobos. Like Los Lobos, the Gourds, or Doug Sahm's Texas Tornados, the Blazers perform a rousing, danceable mix of North American musical styles. The group is driven by two guitarist-singers, Manuel Gonzales and Ruben Guaderamma, who have been playing together since high school, rocking the beer joints of East L.A. Their fiery guitar playing and bluesy, soulful singing are given a strong, driving beat by bassist Lee Stuart and drummer Raul Medrano. The Blazers' infectious Ameri-Mex rock grooves and dual guitar action have prompted comparisons with Santana, the Kinks, the Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, and the Allman Brothers. Their 1994 debut album, Short Fuse, was hailed as one of the best rock records of the year by many critics. Already, the group has made several overseas tours and been well-received by roots-starved European audiences. The band's albums also include East Side Soul (1995), Just for You (1997), and Puro Blazers (2000). All of them should find favor with any fan of hard-driving blues-rock and rockabilly. |
Please check out my other items for sale. (I offer shipping discounts) I'll Be adding More Daily except for Friday and Saturday.
CDS Might be promos or be record club product. (these are no different from regular cds other than particular markings that identify them as such) If you want to know if this is the case, e-mail me.
All CDs are like new with very few exceptions. The ones that do are minute micro scratches only visible under very bright light and do not interfere with play or cause skipping. All Cds have been previewed. I never sell anything in a shape that I wouldn't purchase myself. I have years of experience working at places that sold used LP's & Cds
(My prices might be a little higher than others, but I am FAST, MORE RELIABLE & Items are in GREAT SHAPE!)
All CDs include all artwork the jewelbox, booklet and back J card unless otherwise noted.
Please feel free to E-mail with any questions about song titles shipping and condition.:-)
I will combine shipping provided Items are won within 6 days of one another. You may have to remind me because it can be difficult to
keep up with who is bidding on multiple items. All Multiple item purchases must be paid at one time. Not separately
All items get put in the mail within 2 days of payment. I make a daily trip to the post office.
Quoted shipping & handling is
Within USA
USA 3.00 for first CD and $1.50 per additional CD (if it is an unusual size such as a box set you pay the shipping price for the box set etc. first and then 1.45 per additional. Shipping rates are different for multiple box sets)
Canada shipping is $4.05 + $1.50 per additional CD (box sets or unusal size sets see above)
Shipping Overseas or Out Of The Country
is $6.55 for the first CD
$10 For 2 Cds
$15 for 3 CDs & $1.10 Per Cd after that Up to 8 (i can fit this many in a international priority flat rate envelope. shipping is faster. so shipping without jewelboxes is not necessarily better)
9 or More, By weight plus $1 per item after that
for both international and overseas note:
(prices are different for thick or multiple Cd sets)
(double CDs in slimline jewelcases cost the same shipping as 1 cd: prices are reflected in the given shipping rates)
Shipping overseas only without jewelboxes is $4.55 for the first cd & $1.80 for each CD after that
ALL SHIPPING PRICES ARE FINAL
The MAN has to get his cut so Texas residents must add 8.25 % Sales Tax
If you are unsure about shipping costs please do not hesitate to e-mail me.
All payment is required one week after item is won.
QUESTIONS:? Please ask. That is what I am here for. (I may not get to them if you wait close to an item's ending.)
MORE PICTURES? Just ask and I'll send them to you
I leave feedback after item arrives and it is left for me. (It's easier to keep up with that way)
Thank you for reading all of this :-)