The Blazers is a rock and roll, blues and Latin alternative band, based out of East Los Angeles.
Ruben Gonzalez, Lee Stuart, Jesus Cuevas, Mike Molina and Manuel Gonzales all were formerly members of the band, but left to pursue their own music.
Both Manuel and Ruben grew up on the rough streets of East Los Angeles and because of their mutual love of music that strengthens them they became influential musicians for those inspiring young musicians that grew up in the same conditions.
The Blazers influenced many local bands like La Terra and helped create that unique soulful sound of Mexican American Rock n Roll also known as East Side Soul or Chicano Rock, as pioneered by famous groups like Los Lobos.
Cesar of Los Lobos saw this talent and potential that The Blazers had and not only inspired them but produced their first two records: Short Fuse and East Side Soul.