Formed in the early '80s by ex-Dictators guitarist Scott Kempner, the Del Lords combined elements of '60s garage rock with country, blues, and folk influences to become one of the initial progenitors of roots rock. Kempner recruited former Joan Jett guitarist Eric "Roscoe" Ambel, bassist Manny Caiati, and drummer Frank Funaro, and the Del Lords released their first disc, Frontier Days, on Enigma/EMI in 1984. The album was noted for its guts, street smarts, and twangy guitars, a balanced blend of Springsteen meets Johnny Thunders.
These are photos from concerts where The Del Lords played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Lou Reed / The Del Lords Jul 27, 1986 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Scuba Steve60
Brian Setzer / The Fabulous Thunderbirds / The Del Lords Apr 19, 1986 Passaic, New Jersey, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Brian Setzer / The Fabulous Thunderbirds / The Del Lords Apr 17, 1986 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Pat Benatar / The Del Lords Mar 11, 1986 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Pat Benatar / The Del Lords Mar 11, 1986 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Scuba Steve60
