
The Standells are a rock and roll band from Los Angeles, California who, like The Seeds, exemplify the garage rock style. The band was formed in 1962 by lead singer/organist Larry Tamblyn and guitarist Tony Valentino. The Standells' first hit single was Dirty Water, which reached #11 on the Billboard charts on June 11, 1966. Other hits included Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White, Why Pick On Me, Riot On Sunset Strip (about the 1966 riots resulting from police attacks on hippies), and Try It.
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Dirty Water
Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White
Dirty Water (Album Version)
Why Pick On Me
Riot On Sunset Strip
Medication
Dirty Water (stereo)
Paint It Black
Barracuda
Little Sally Tease