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The Dils

Carlsbad, United States · 1977 – 1980

The Dils is a music group from Carlsbad, United States, active 1977–1980. Their discography on Gatefold includes 4 records.

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1977

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Biography

Once labelled as "California's The Clash", The Dils were part of the very first wave of the L.A. punk scene. They formed in Carlsbad in San Diego County before moving first to San Francisco - where bassist Tony Kinman was briefly in The Avengers - then to L.A. In 1977 What? Records released their debut 7" "I Hate The Rich / You're Not Blank". Famously appeared in the Cheech & Chong movie "Up In Smoke". After a two year gap, Chip and Tony Kinman, who were the axis of the trio, returned with a three-sided EP, Made In Canada, which was a far more melodic affair, offering hints at their future as country-punk band Rank & File. They split up in 1980.
The Dils line-ups:
Jeffrey Scott - lead vocals
Josef Marc - drums
Tony Kinman - bass
Chip Kinman - lead guitar
Chip Kinman - guitar, vocals
Tony Kinman - bass, vocals
Andre Alqover - drums
Chip Kinman - guitar, vocals
Tony Kinman - bass, vocals
Rand McNally - drums
Tony Kinman - bass, vocals
Chip Kinman - guitar, vocals
Bill Chobotar AKA Zippy Pinhead - drums
Chip Kinman - vocals, guitar
Tony Kinman - vocals, bass
John Silvers - drums

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