Dick Dodd

Dick Dodd
Dodd in 1966
Born
Joseph Richard Dodd Jr.

(1945-10-27)October 27, 1945
Hermosa Beach, California, U.S.
DiedNovember 29, 2013(2013-11-29) (aged 68)
Fountain Valley, California, U.S.
Spouse
Janet Cram-St. Pierre
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(m. 1969)​
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Joseph Richard Dodd Jr. (October 27, 1945 – November 29, 2013) was an American actor and musician who was a cast member of The Mickey Mouse Club starting in its first season, and later a member of several musical groups including The Standells. He was the lead singer on that band's 1966 Billboard hit, "Dirty Water", which includes the refrain "...Boston, you're my home".[2][3]

  1. ^ "Dick Dodd, Lead Singer of the Standells, Dies at 68". The New York Times. December 4, 2013. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
  2. ^ "Brewer Can't Tap 'Dirty Water'". San Diego Union-Tribune. June 12, 2006.
  3. ^ Mann, Brent (2003). 99 Red Balloons--: And 100 All-time One-hit Wonders. Citadel Press. p. 75. ISBN 978-0-8065-2516-7.