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The Telefones

Band, US
Alternative
A.k.a. Steve Dirkx (Bass), Chris Dirkx (Drums), Jerry Dirkx (Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer), Will Clay (Saxophone), Mark Griffin (Keyboards, Trumpet, Horns) E=MC² (6)

The Telefones were a new wave band, formed in 1979 by brothers Jerry, Steve, and Chris Dirkx in Dallas, Texas. The band released a single in May, 1980, on the VVV Label, and released an LP, "Vibration Change", six months later. The band released their final full length LP in mid-1981. Mark Griffin (aka MC 900 Ft Jesus) would replace Will Clay after the release of "Vibration Change".

     
Members
PortraitMark Griffin
tr, fh, bvoc US
Jerry Dirkx
g, voc, syn
Chris Dirkx
dr, bvoc
Steve Dirkx
b, bvoc
Will Clay
sax
Popular Tracks   
A Sign of the Times on Vibration Change by The Telefones
Rocket, Rocket on Vibration Change by The Telefones
Let's Go Bowling on Vibration Change by The Telefones
The Ballad of Jerry Godzilla on Vibration Change by The Telefones
Voices (Come and Get It) on Vibration Change by The Telefones
She's in Love (With the Rolling Stones) on She's in Love by The Telefones
Solid Ground on Vibration Change by The Telefones
Race Car Driver on Vibration Change by The Telefones
Living in America on Vibration Change by The Telefones
Stop Rudy Stop on Vibration Change by The Telefones

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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Rock-Ola!The Telefones1981Album
She's In Love (With The Rolling Stones)The Telefones1980Single
Vibration ChangeThe Telefones1980Album
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