The Standells

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Formed:
1962, over 50 years ago.
Snapshot:
A Group with 14 releases, and credited 3 times on others' music. 5 members.

Biography

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

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Genres

Alternative Rock, Garage Rock,
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Discography

17 releases – 14 under their own name and 3 credits on others' music Edit

Members

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Larry Tamblyn

current & founder member
    • 1962-

Tony Valentino

current & founder member
    • 1962-

Gary Lane

current member
    • 1963-

Dick Dodd

current member
    • 1964-
Gary Walker

Gary Walker

    • 1963-1964

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Trivia

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  • The Standells, Larry Tamblyn, Gary Lane, Tony Valentino and Dick Dodd, appear in an episode of the TV series "The Munsters" called "Far Out Munsters" which originally aired March 18, 1965. The Standells, rent the Munsters' house to get away from the crowds. In the meantime, the Munsters stay in a dust-free hotel room. Dissatisfied with the accommodations they return to their home to find a party going on where the Standells perform the Lennon-McCartney song "I Want To Hold Your Hand".

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