Artist description The Diplomats believe in the power of a strong hook, a fuzzed-out amp, and a head in the clouds. This is power-pop.

Music Style Power-pop, rock n' roll, mod

Musical Influences The Kinks, The Jam, Elvis Costello, The Replacements, T Rex, Joe Jackson, Cheap Trick, David Bowie, The Who, Big Star

Similar Artists The Kinks, The Jam, Elvis Costello, The Replacements, Cheap Trick, Big Star, Guided By Voices, Small Faces, The Who, T Rex, Clash, Psychedelic Furs, Teenage Fanclub, Jason Falkner, Only Ones,Nick Lowe

Artist History Formed in early 1999. Recently recorded 6 song EP with Mitch Easter and Ted Comerford. Due out by late summer '00.

Group Members Jack Watson - Guitar, VocalsJosh Strawn - Bass, VocalsHunter Johnson - Drums

Instruments Fender Jazzmaster, Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennesean, Fender Princeton Reverb Amp, Fender Precision Bass, Ludwig Drums

Albums Kindly Put Your Trousers On EP

Location Roanoke, VA - USA

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