Years active 2003–present Record labels Surprise Truck, Murdocks | Website www.the-murdocks.com | |
Past members Tim Dittmar, Robert Houghton, Ethan Morris, Dale Morris Origin Austin, Texas, United States (2003) Members Tim Dittmar, Robert Houghton, Franklin Morris Albums Distortionist, SurrenderEnder, Roar! Genres Alternative rock, Power pop | ||
The Murdocks are an American rock band consisting of three members and was formed in 2003 in Texas.
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History
In 2003, The Murdocks formed in Austin, TX with Franklin Morris fulfilling vocal and guitar duties and Tim Dittmar and Robert Houghton fulfilling drum and bass duties respectively.
Since 2004, the band has undergone various lineup changes and has toured from coast to coast, playing over 200 shows and selling records through touring and a DIY ethos. Their first album was SurrenderEnder. The band debuted on the CMJ charts and climbed to #80. The band has played at various industry festivals, including South By Southwest, the CMJ Festival, and The Warped Tour. In the last few years The Murdocks have done national tours. Since the band's inception, there have been 5 official releases.
The Roar! EP was released on April 1, 2008. This EP was followed by the band's latest album, titled Distortionst, and was released on September 14, 2010.
Members
Albums
EPs
Compilations
Singles
Songs
Die TogetherDistortionist · 2010
Black Jesus KnockingDistortionist · 2010
OMGDistortionist · 2010