{"title":"The Dictators","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dictators are an American punk rock band formed in New York City in 1973. Known for their unique blend of proto-punk and hard rock, the band is often credited as one of the pioneers of punk rock. Key members include vocalist Handsome Dick Manitoba and guitarist Ross \"The Boss\" Friedman, both of whom introduced a distinctive sound marked by aggressive guitars and humorous lyrics. Among their most influential works is their debut album \"Go Girl Crazy!\" (1975), which has been recognized for its significant impact on the punk genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hey-boys","title":"Hey Boys","description":"Here's a beautiful Stereo\/Mono promo copy of one of the group's rarely seen singles from their 1977 album \"Manifest Destiny.\"  A good writeup about the Dictators and their important place in rock history can be found here:  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thedictators.com\/bio.html\" target=\"_new\"\u003eDictators Bio\u003c\/a\u003e.  Note: This copy comes in a vintage Elektra\/Asylum Records factory sleeve. It grades very close to Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).","brand":"The Dictators","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48554536632553,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/dictators2.jpg?v=1752248388"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/the-dictators\/jadepuma-reissue-false.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}