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Bonus Monday Video – Scott Kempner

Monday, December 04, 2023 By Mayer Danzig

Last week also brought the news that we lost Scott Kempner, co-founder of The Dictators and The Del-Lords. The former are considered punk rock pioneers while the latter was a gloriously unbridled rock and roll outfit. Kempner epitomized the rock and roll ethos, combining a NYC attitude with raucous guitars. Here are The Del-Lords performing […]

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Scott Kempner, The Del-Lords, The Dictators

Handsome Dick Manitoba on Olive Loaf, Broken Microphones, and His Rock and Roll Clubhouse

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Punk legend Handsome Dick Manitoba talks about the first song that he sang with the Dictators and shares the sage advice that he heard from the late Lou Whitney.

Filed Under: Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: Handsome Dick Manitoba, The Dictators

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What is your favorite new release for week of May 2?

  • Webb Wilder – Hillbilly Speedball (52%, 13 Votes)
  • Esther Rose – Want (36%, 9 Votes)
  • Kassi Valazza – From Newman Street (8%, 2 Votes)
  • Missy Raines & Allegheny – Love & Trouble (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Jedd Hughes – Nightshades (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 25

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