The Standells

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Formed 1962. Disbanded 2011.

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The Standells are a garage rock band from Los Angeles, California, USA, formed in the 1960s, who have been referred to as the "Godfathers of Punk Rock", and are best known for their 1966 hit "Dirty Water", now the anthem of several Boston sports teams.

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