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)

Wed Jan 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Steppin' Out

Wed Jun 10 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Steppin' Out (Live)

Steppin' Out (Live)

Wed Jun 10 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The Dictators Live In NY (Live)

The Dictators Live In NY (Live)

Tue May 26 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Live in New York '77 (Live)

Live in New York '77 (Live)

Wed Apr 22 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Live on New York Radio '77 (Live)

Live on New York Radio '77 (Live)

Thu Mar 19 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

WCMF New York 1977

WCMF New York 1977

Thu Mar 05 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The Next Big Thing

The Next Big Thing

Tue Mar 03 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Live in New York

Live in New York

Thu Feb 06 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Live in New York 1977

Live in New York 1977

Tue Nov 12 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The Dictators - Greatest Hits

The Dictators - Greatest Hits

Mon Sep 23 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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

Wed Sep 11 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Who Will Save Rock n Roll?

Who Will Save Rock n Roll?

Wed Apr 19 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Go Girl Crazy! (40th Anniversary Edition)

Go Girl Crazy! (40th Anniversary Edition)

Thu Mar 23 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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

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

Thu Mar 23 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Live Rochester NY, July, 77

Live Rochester NY, July, 77

Sat Apr 16 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The Next Big Thing EP

The Next Big Thing EP

Fri Nov 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Supply And Demand

Supply And Demand

Thu Jan 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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

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

Tue Jan 31 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Manifest Destiny / Bloodbrothers

Manifest Destiny / Bloodbrothers

Thu Jan 20 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

What Has Died

Mon Dec 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Deal Breaker

Mon Dec 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Really Wanna Know Me?

Really Wanna Know Me?

Mon Dec 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Fire for Fire

Mon Nov 25 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Test Me

Mon Nov 25 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Legends

Mon Nov 25 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Live In Spain

Mon Nov 25 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Test Me - Single

Test Me - Single

Mon Nov 25 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Legends - Single

Legends - Single

Mon Nov 25 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Fire for Fire - Single

Fire for Fire - Single

Mon Nov 25 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

My Imaginary Friend

My Imaginary Friend

Fri Mar 22 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

My Imaginary Friend - Single

My Imaginary Friend - Single

Fri Mar 22 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

D.F.F.D. [Explicit]

D.F.F.D. [Explicit]

Fri Jan 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

¡Viva Dictators! [Explicit]

¡Viva Dictators! [Explicit]

Fri Jan 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Thank You And Have A Nice Day

Thank You And Have A Nice Day

Fri Sep 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Thank You and Have a Nice Day - EP

Thank You and Have a Nice Day - EP

Fri Sep 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Crazy Horses

Fri Jun 30 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Crazy Horses - EP

Crazy Horses - EP

Fri Jun 30 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Festivus - Single

Festivus - Single

Mon Dec 20 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Festivus

Sun Dec 19 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

What Has Died - Single

What Has Died - Single

Mon Dec 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Deal Breaker - Single

Deal Breaker - Single

Mon Dec 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Really Wanna Know Me? - Single

Really Wanna Know Me? - Single

Mon Dec 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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