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The Dirtbombs
photo: courtesy the dirtbombs	formed Detroit: late 90's members Mick Collins (guitar, vocals), Ko Shih (backing vocals, fuzz), Troy Gregory (bass), Patrick Pantano (drums), Ben Blackwell (drums) former members Tom Potter (fuzz bass, backing vocals), Jim Diamond (bass)
With their unconventional lineup and unique melding of genres, the Dirtbombs create a sound that is all their own. The structure of two bassists and two drummers gives the band a heavy rhythm-bass sound that drives the music forward and inspires the dance in even the stiffest of blokes. This structure isn't going to become the new standard for rock bands - it definately wouldn't work for everyone, but it's perfect for the Dirtbombs' sound. Drawing on Detroit's rich musical history, the Dirtbombs are a hybrid of influences including soul, blues, Motown and garage/punk. The listener hears Stevie Wonder one second and the MC5 the next. Formed in the late 90's, the band has released two full length albums. 1998's Horndog Fest found a moderate reaction from the critics. The single Maybe Your Baby was met with more enthusiasm, but many thought the group would disband after this release - well, those folks turned out to be wrong. 2001's Ultraglide in Black drew massive interest as well as critical acclaim, and the band was soon selling out venues in New York City as well as in Detroit. Any musician will say that it's hard to cover the classics, but with Ultraglide in Black the Dirtbombs bring a refreshing originality to this collection of soul covers. The Dirtbombs are comprised of several Detroit rock scene The group's led by Mick Collins who wails out the vocals and strums the guitar. Collins has been a big figure in the Detroit scene since the early 80's. His minimalist and bluesy approach to garage rock with his former band The Gories has influenced countless bands - most notably the White Stripes. Another highly notable member of the Dirtbombs is legendary bassist/producer Jim Diamond who runs Ghetto Recorders, and has a massive list of production credits. For those still not impressed, hold on, the Dirtbombs have more. Tom Potter, a former member of the band, is another qualified veteran of Detroit rock, and his group Bantam Rooster is a local favorite. Potter left the Dirtbombs in the spring of 2003 to focus on his new project The Detroit City Council. Ko Shih, formerly of Ko and the Knockouts took Potter's spot on bass. The bass on the other side of the stage also changed hands in 2004 as Jim Diamond left the band citing an increasingly strong workload at Ghetto Records. Troy Gregory, singer of the Witches, stepped in. the dirtbombs official site the dirtbombs on myspace the dirtbombs on wikipedia
discography 2008 - We Have You Surrounded (In the Red) 2005 - If You Don't Already Have A Look (In the Red) 2003 - Dangerous Magical Noise (Bonus Tracks) (In the Red) 2001 - Ultraglide in Black (In the Red) 1998 - Horndog Fest (In the Red) appear on 2000 - Sympathetic Sounds of Detroit (Sympathy)