Dillinger Four

Dillinger Four is a punk band formed in Minneapolis, MN in 1993. Founding members Erik Funk, Lane Pederson, and Patrick Costello were later joined by Billy Morrissette in 1995, still often referred to as "the new guy," although the band has maintained the same lineup for nearly thirty years.

Creating a hybrid of the noisier elements of hardcore punk with classic punk's catchier leanings, along with a reputation for energetic, unpredictable , and even occasionally legendarily chaotic live shows, Dillinger Four developed a loyal cult following and influenced many bands coming after them despite a surprisingly unprolific musical output. They are a rare band in punk that blurs the lines within its many sub genres and enjoys support from a broad audience. Their catalogue consists of a few self-released 7"s followed by the albums Midwestern Songs of the Americas (1998) and Dillinger Four Versus God (2000) both on Hopeless Records, then Situationist Comedy (2002) and C I V I L W A R (2008) both on Fat Wreck Chords.

Dillinger Four are from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They formed in 1994. In terms of importance, they are to the ‘90s and ’00s what Black Flag was to the ’80s (without the Grateful Dead worship). It’s not only what they are, a great band, it’s what they’ve helped inspire, build, and represent. They’re an earthquake. They’re the Redd Foxx- mixed with the Chalmers Johnson of punk rock.

ERIK FUNK (GUITAR/VOCALS)

had a shrine to gene simmons in his bedroom in 1985 when kiss wasn't cool

beautiful blue eyes, push-over, newports

is the sexy marketing tool

"erik funk" played bass in Impetus Inter

Former Owner of the Triple Rock Social Club

PATRICK COSTELLO aka PADDT, ST. PATRICK (BASS/VOCALS)

swears he saw truman capote in new orleans even though he's been dead for years

should shut the fuck up

"attitude problem", mooch, whiskey

LANE PEDERSON aka MONKEY HUSTLE (DRUMS)

won't eat a grilled cheese sandwich because it does not make sense

isn't home right now, but do you want to leave a message?

really loooong stories, always at work, any beer

Doctor of Clinical Psychology

BILL MORRISETTE aka BILLY (GUITAR/VOCALS)

runs Extreme Noise Records in Minneapolis

works everyday trying to convince people to buy records the don't really want

rocks block parties in an old school way

lord of all dogs, never at work, colt .45