The Standells
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: Los Angeles, California, United States (1962)
- Active: 1962 - present
Biography
The Standells are a Los Angeles garage rock band formed in 1962 by Larry Tamblyn and Tony Valentino. With singer and drummer Dick Dodd they cut the 1966 hit 'Dirty Water' for #Tower Records#, a garage classic later adopted by Boston sports fans. Albums including 'Why Pick on Me' and 'Try It' mixed pop hooks with a proto-punk snarl that influenced *Minor Threat* and *The Cramps*. The group has continued in changing line-ups, with Valentino carrying the name into the present day.
Genres
The Standells Discography
- Why Pick on Me / Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White (1966) - Album - rated 3.5/5
- The Hot Ones! (1966) - Album - rated 2.96/5
- Dirty Water (1966) - Album - rated 3.48/5
- Try It (1967) - Album - rated 3.58/5
Members
- Larry Tamblyn - keyboards, vocals (1962–2025)
- Tony Valentino - guitar (1962–Present)
- Dick Dodd - drums, lead vocals (1964–1968)
- Dave Burke - bass (1966–1967)