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Other popular tracks included "Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White" (later [[cover version|covered]] by [[D.C. hardcore|Washington, D.C. hardcore]] band [[Minor Threat]] and Swedish garage band The Nomads), "Why Pick on Me," "Riot on Sunset Strip," and "Try It.", which was later [[cover version|covered]] by [[Ohio Express]]. The song, which was picked by [[Billboard Magazine]] to be the Standells' next hit, was banned by reactionary Texas radio mogul [[Gordon McLendon]] who deemed the record as having sexually-suggestive lyrics. The Standells were asked by Art Linkletter to debate Mr. McLendon on his [[House Party]] TV show in 1967. By most accounts, McLendon was handily defeated. But, by then, most radio stations had followed McLendon’s suggestion not to play the record.
Other popular tracks included "Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White" (later [[cover version|covered]] by [[D.C. hardcore|Washington, D.C. hardcore]] band [[Minor Threat]] and Swedish garage band The Nomads), "Why Pick on Me," "Riot on Sunset Strip," and "Try It.", which was later [[cover version|covered]] by [[Ohio Express]]. The song, which was picked by [[Billboard Magazine]] to be the Standells' next hit, was banned by reactionary Texas radio mogul [[Gordon McLendon]] who deemed the record as having sexually-suggestive lyrics. The Standells were asked by Art Linkletter to debate Mr. McLendon on his [[House Party]] TV show in 1967. By most accounts, McLendon was handily defeated. But, by then, most radio stations had followed McLendon’s suggestion not to play the record.


Several members of the band had noteworthy careers outside the Standells. In the late 50’s and early 60’s, Larry Tamblyn was a solo performer, recording several 45 singles, including “Dearest”<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB_zpmfT_Lo</ref>, Patty Ann”<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2HFBN9kbK4<\ref>, “This is the Night”<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUm5AFrmeJc<\ref>, "My Bride to Be"<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RPd9JnJqvI<\ref> and “Destiny”<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QbUIL8qjdU<\ref> for Faro Records. Larry is the brother of actor [[Russ Tamblyn]] and uncle of [[Amber Tamblyn]], star of ''[[The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (film)|The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants]]''. In the 60's, Dick Dodd was the original drummer for [[The Bel-Airs]], known for the hit [[surf rock]] song "Mr. Moto". Dodd is also a former [[Mouseketeer]]. [[Lowell George]], who would go on to play with [[Little Feat]], briefly played guitar with the Standells in 1968.
Several members of the band had noteworthy careers outside the Standells. In the late 50’s and early 60’s, Larry Tamblyn was a solo performer, recording several 45 singles, including “Dearest”<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB_zpmfT_Lo</ref>, Patty Ann”<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2HFBN9kbK4</ref>, “This Is The Night”<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUm5AFrmeJc<\ref>, "My Bride To Be"<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RPd9JnJqvI<\ref> and “Destiny”<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QbUIL8qjdU<\ref> for Faro Records. Larry is the brother of actor [[Russ Tamblyn]] and uncle of [[Amber Tamblyn]], star of ''[[The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (film)|The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants]]''. In the 60's, Dick Dodd was the original drummer for [[The Bel-Airs]], known for the hit [[surf rock]] song "Mr. Moto". Dodd is also a former [[Mouseketeer]]. [[Lowell George]], who would go on to play with [[Little Feat]], briefly played guitar with the Standells in 1968.


Prior to their success on the [[Capitol Records]] label [[Tower Records (record label)|Tower]];
Prior to their success on the [[Capitol Records]] label [[Tower Records (record label)|Tower]];

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The Standells
OriginLos Angeles, California, USA
GenresGarage rock
Years active1962-2011
MembersLarry Tamblyn
John Fleck
Adam Marsland
Greg Burnham
Past membersDick Dodd
Tony Valentino
Gary Lane
Dave Burke
Jody Rich
Benny (King) Hernandez
Lowell George
Gary Walker

The Standells are a 1960s garage rock band from Los Angeles, California, often referred to as the "Godfathers of Punk Rock" [1][2][3]

History

The band was formed in 1962 by vocalist and keyboardist Larry Tamblyn [4][5]. Other members included Tony Valentino, Jody Rich and Benny (King) Hernandez. Larry created the name [6] which was derived from Stand ing around booking agents' offices trying to get work. Benny and Jody left the group and were replaced by bassist Gary Lane and drummer Gary (Leeds) Walker, later of The Walker Brothers. In late 1962 the group's name was changed to "Larry Tamblyn and the Standells" [7], but was changed back to "Standells" in 1963. Gary Leeds left the group in 1964 and was replaced by vocalist & drummer Dick Dodd. In 1966, the Standells had their first hit single with "Dirty Water," which reached #11 on the Billboard charts on June 11, 1966, #8 on the Cashbox charts on July 9, 1966 and #1 on the Record World charts. Gary Lane left the group in 1966, and was replaced by bassist Dave Burke. Bassist John (Fleckenstein) Fleck, formerly of Love, replaced Burke in early 1967.

Other popular tracks included "Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White" (later covered by Washington, D.C. hardcore band Minor Threat and Swedish garage band The Nomads), "Why Pick on Me," "Riot on Sunset Strip," and "Try It.", which was later covered by Ohio Express. The song, which was picked by Billboard Magazine to be the Standells' next hit, was banned by reactionary Texas radio mogul Gordon McLendon who deemed the record as having sexually-suggestive lyrics. The Standells were asked by Art Linkletter to debate Mr. McLendon on his House Party TV show in 1967. By most accounts, McLendon was handily defeated. But, by then, most radio stations had followed McLendon’s suggestion not to play the record.

Several members of the band had noteworthy careers outside the Standells. In the late 50’s and early 60’s, Larry Tamblyn was a solo performer, recording several 45 singles, including “Dearest”[8], Patty Ann”[9], “This Is The Night”Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). In order to work in conservative nightclubs like PJ’s nightclub, the group members were forced to cut their shaggy locks. Some of their earlier recordings like “Big Boss Man” Vee Jay sound remarkably similar to “Dirty Water”, including almost the same exact harmonica solo.

The group appeared in several low budget films of the 1960s, including Get Yourself a College Girl and cult classic Riot on Sunset Strip. The Standells played the part of the fictional rock group the “Love Bugs” on the television sitcom “Bing Crosby Show” in the episode “Bugged by the Love Bugs”. They also appeared as themselves on the television sitcom The Munsters in the episode "Far Out Munster," wherein the band performed "Come On and Ringo" and a version of The Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand." The Standells also played an instrumental in the background in a Ben Casey episode "Three 'Lil Lambs".

Despite the references to Boston and the Charles River in "Dirty Water," The Standells are not from Massachusetts. However, in 2007 the original group members were deemed honorary citizens of Massachusetts by official decree by the Massachusetts State legislature. "Dirty Water" was written by record producer, Ed Cobb. However, members of the Standells participated in the arrangement of the song. In 2007, "Dirty Water" was decreed the "official victory anthem" of the Boston Red Sox, and is played after every home victory won by the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and Boston Bruins as well as at Northeastern Huskies' hockey games.

In 1999, the original band members got together for a live show at the Cavestomp festival, and their performance was subsequently released as an album called Ban This!

The band is still actively performing. They appeared at the second game of the 2004 World Series as well as the first game of the 2007 American League Division Series at Fenway Park. More recently, the Standells have stepped up appearances, including Cannery Casino in Las Vegas, Amoeba Records, Echoplex and the Whisky a Go Go . In 2010 the Standells toured Europe and are scheduled to return at the end of 2011. Presently, the band is recording a new record album, the first in over forty-six years.

Discography

  • The Standells In Person At P.J.'s. 1964
  • Dirty Water 1966
  • Why Pick On Me Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White 1966
  • The Hot Ones! 1967
  • Try It 1967
  • Riot on Sunset Strip (sound track from the movie of the same name) 1967
  • Rarities 1984
  • LIve and Out of Sight (The Standells in Person at P.J.'s with two bonus songs) 1966, 1990
  • Ban This! (1999 live recordings) 2000
  • The Live Ones (1967 live recordings) 2001

References

  1. ^ http://articles.latimes.com/2004/oct/31/sports/sp-plaschke31
  2. ^ http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8369147
  3. ^ http://www.factbites.com/topics/The-Standells
  4. ^ http://www.facebook.com/Standells
  5. ^ http://ibdbooking.de/v1/?p=1624
  6. ^ http://tess2.uspto.gov/
  7. ^ http://www.last.fm/music/Larry%2520Tamblyn%2520%2526%2520The%2520Standells
  8. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB_zpmfT_Lo
  9. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2HFBN9kbK4
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