When was the rock band which Joe Puerta is the bassist for founded?
Joe Puerta Joe Puerta (born 2 July 1951, California, US) is the bassist/vocalist and co-founder (along with David Pack) of the American rock group Ambrosia. He is credited with co-writing one of their earlier hits, "Holdin' On To Yesterday" (1975). He was a member of Sheena Easton's band from 1983 to 1985 and later formed Bruce Hornsby and the Range with Hornsby, who was also in Easton's band.
The Blasters The Blasters are a rock and roll band formed in 1978 in Downey, California, by brothers Phil Alvin (vocals and guitar) and Dave Alvin (guitar), with bass guitarist John Bazz and drummer Bill Bateman. Phil Alvin explained the origin of the band's name: " I thought Joe Turner’s backup band on his Atlantic records–I had these 78s–I thought they were the Blues Blasters. That ends up it was Jimmy McCracklin. I just took the 'Blues' off and Joe finally told me, that’s Jimmy McCracklin’s name, but you tell ‘im I gave you permission to steal it [laughs]"