The Dictators are an American punk rock band from New York City. In 1975, t… Read Full Bio ↴The Dictators are an American punk rock band from New York City. In 1975, they released their first album, '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

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)

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01Faster and Louder The Dictators

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03No Tomorrow3:19 The Dictators

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07Borneo Jimmy4:06 The Dictators

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08What It Is3:02 The Dictators

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The Dictators Lyrics

Baby Let's Twist Well she used to be lonely But she ain't anymore She was…
Borneo Jimmy Standing by the ringside Cheering on the bad guys Jimmy ligh…
Faster and Louder Talk, talk, talk, talk, keeps getting in the way Speaking as…
I Stand Tall Love is gentle as a rose And love can conquer any…
No Tomorrow I walk around in a state of confusion I wonder if…
Slow Death I called the doctor Up in the morning I had a fever It…
Stay With Me I shuffle down the street my eyes are on my feet I…
The Minnesota Strip Well she used to be lonely But she ain't anymore She was…