The Dictators

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The Dictators are an American punk rock band from New York City. In 1975, they released their first album, 'The Dictators Go Girl Crazy', making them the first NYC punk band to release an album on a major label. Their infectious version of "California Sun" got a huge response. They are considered, to this day, very influential in the genre's development. The Dictators are represented in the "Punk Wing" of the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. Steven Van Zandt called them,"The connective tissue between the eras of the MC5, The Stooges, the New York Dolls, and the punk explosion of the mid to late 70's." Members Richard Manitoba - lead vocals (1973-2008) Ross "The Boss" Friedman - lead guitars/backing vocals (1973- 2008) Scott "Top Ten" Kempner - rhythm guitars (1973-2008) Andy Shernoff - bass (1973-1975, 1976-2008), keyboards/backing vocals (1973-2008) Stu Boy King - drums (1974-1975; died 2018) Ritchie Teeter - drums (1976-1980; died 2012) Mark Mendoza - bass (1976-1977) Mel Anderson - drums (1979) Frank Funaro - drums (1995-1998) J.P. Patterson - drums (1998-2008) Discography The Dictators Go Girl Crazy (1975) Manifest Destiny (1977) Bloodbrothers (1978) Fuck 'Em If They Can't Take a Joke (ROIR, 1981) The Dictators Live, New York, New York (ROIR, 1998) D.F.F.D. (2001) Viva Dictators (2005) Every Day Is Saturday (2007) . User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Dead Boys, Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers, The Saints, Radio Birdman, MC5

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punk,proto-punk,punk rock,hard rock,New York Punk,protopunk,garage rock,early us punk,glam punk,protopunk,punk 'n' roll,

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country: US

city: New York

Begin Date: 1973

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Young Fast And Scientific (Live)

Young Fast And Scientific (Live)

Jan/2020

Steppin' Out

Jun/2020

Steppin' Out (Live)

Steppin' Out (Live)

Jun/2020

The Dictators Live In NY (Live)

The Dictators Live In NY (Live)

May/2020

Live in New York '77 (Live)

Live in New York '77 (Live)

Apr/2020

Live on New York Radio '77 (Live)

Live on New York Radio '77 (Live)

Mar/2020

WCMF New York 1977

WCMF New York 1977

Mar/2020

The Next Big Thing

The Next Big Thing

Mar/2020

Live in New York

Live in New York

Feb/2020

Live in New York 1977

Live in New York 1977

Nov/2019

The Dictators - Greatest Hits

The Dictators - Greatest Hits

Sep/2019

Pardon Me Pretty Baby Don't I Look Familiar to You / It´s the Girl

Pardon Me Pretty Baby Don't I Look Familiar to You / It´s the Girl

Sep/2019

Who Will Save Rock n Roll?

Who Will Save Rock n Roll?

Apr/2017

Go Girl Crazy! (40th Anniversary Edition)

Go Girl Crazy! (40th Anniversary Edition)

Mar/2017

The Next Big Thing: Andrew W.K. Remixes - EP

The Next Big Thing: Andrew W.K. Remixes - EP

Mar/2017

Live Rochester NY, July, 77

Live Rochester NY, July, 77

Apr/2016

The Next Big Thing EP

The Next Big Thing EP

Nov/2015

Supply And Demand

Supply And Demand

Jan/2015

8point Mixtapes Vol#1: The Mean Lanturn Corp.

8point Mixtapes Vol#1: The Mean Lanturn Corp.

Jan/2012

Manifest Destiny / Bloodbrothers

Manifest Destiny / Bloodbrothers

Jan/2011

What Has Died

Dec/2024

Deal Breaker

Dec/2024

Really Wanna Know Me?

Really Wanna Know Me?

Dec/2024

Fire for Fire

Nov/2024

Test Me

Nov/2024

Legends

Nov/2024

Live In Spain

Nov/2024

Test Me - Single

Test Me - Single

Nov/2024

Legends - Single

Legends - Single

Nov/2024

Fire for Fire - Single

Fire for Fire - Single

Nov/2024

My Imaginary Friend

My Imaginary Friend

Mar/2024

My Imaginary Friend - Single

My Imaginary Friend - Single

Mar/2024

D.F.F.D. [Explicit]

D.F.F.D. [Explicit]

Jan/2024

¡Viva Dictators! [Explicit]

¡Viva Dictators! [Explicit]

Jan/2024

Thank You And Have A Nice Day

Thank You And Have A Nice Day

Sep/2023

Thank You and Have a Nice Day - EP

Thank You and Have a Nice Day - EP

Sep/2023

Crazy Horses

Jun/2023

Crazy Horses - EP

Crazy Horses - EP

Jun/2023

Festivus - Single

Festivus - Single

Dec/2021

Festivus

Dec/2021

What Has Died - Single

What Has Died - Single

Dec/2024

Deal Breaker - Single

Deal Breaker - Single

Dec/2024

Really Wanna Know Me? - Single

Really Wanna Know Me? - Single

Dec/2024

True Happiness

Mar/2025

Fast Life - Single

Fast Life - Single

Mar/2025

Fast Life

Mar/2025

True Happiness - Single

True Happiness - Single

Mar/2025

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