Guide Note

The Dirtbombs are a Detroit-based rock band formed by singer/songwriter/guitarist Mick Collins as a side project, after the demise of his legendary garage-rock band The Gories. Although the band retains the influence of garage-rock, they draw from other sources as well, including R&B;, punk, glam and pop, all anchored by Collins' Jimi Hendrix-like vocals and rough, catchy guitar work, and a thunderous two-bassist, two-drummer rhythm section.

Fast Facts

Origin: Detroit, Michigan
Years Active: 1992-present
Current Members: Mick Collins, Troy Gregory, Ko Melina, Pat Pantano, Ben Blackwell
Record Label: In the Red
Discography
The band has had 17 lineup changes
Drummer Blackwell is the nephew of The White Stripes's Jack White

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Albums

1998: Horndog Fest—The debut showed greater diversity than Collins' previous band, The Gories, and received positive reviews from rock critics.

2001: Ultraglide in Black—Critically acclaimed, this album explores unvarnished 1960s R&B; and soul covers, pushing Collins' vocals and emotional range to new heights.

2003: Dangerous Magical Noise—The band returns to original material on this tuneful and aggressive rock album.

2005: If You Don't Already Have a Look—This anthology of previously released singles, plus six new tracks, is more diverse than any previous Dirtbombs release, including the influence of power-pop, R&B;, new wave, punk and funk in 52 tracks.

2008: We Have You Surrounded—The fourth studio album is a critically acclaimed, with political overtones and covers of songs by Sparks and Dead Moon.

Categories

Entertainment | Music | Indie | Rock | Punk | Garage Rock

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The Dirtbombs News and Gossip

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Tremble Under Boom Lights Blog: Cannes You Dig It (2007)
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MetroTimes: "Soul, Bubblegum and Gonzo Rock" (2001)
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