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{{000_-_Band}}'''The Plain Dealers'''
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'''The Plain Dealers''' are a punk rock band from Cleveland, Ohio. The group formed as a five-piece lineup featuring vocalist Brandon "Chic" Dagger, guitarists Dean "Curly" Horton and Eric Becker, bassist Jeremy Willow, and drummer Timmy Allin.<ref name="cleveland">{{cite web |title=Old-school punk-rock act The Plain Dealers |url=https://www.cleveland.com/music/2010/10/old-school_punk_rock_act_the_p.html |website=Cleveland.com |date=2010-10 |access-date=2025-02-11}}</ref> Their name was inspired by vintage issues of ''The Plain Dealer'' newspaper collected during early rehearsals.<ref name="cleveland" />
 
== History ==
The Plain Dealers emerged from the Cleveland punk scene in the late 2000s, drawing influence from classic punk acts such as the Dead Boys and the Sex Pistols.<ref name="cleveland" /> Guitarist Eric Becker described the band’s style as rooted in old-school punk while maintaining a distinct identity shaped by the members’ prior experience in earlier Cleveland punk groups, including The TKO's.<ref name="cleveland" /> The band became active in local venues and benefit shows throughout the Cleveland area.


== Members ==
== Members ==
* [[Chic Dagger]]
* [[Brandon "Chic" Dagger]] – vocals<ref name="cleveland" />
* [[EarAche Becker]]
* [[Dean "Curly" Horton]] – guitar<ref name="cleveland" />
* [[Jeremy Willow]]
* [[Eric Becker]] – guitar<ref name="cleveland" />
* [[Mean Dean]]
* [[Jeremy Willow]] – bass<ref name="cleveland" />
* [[Timmy Calzone]]
* [[Timmy Allin]] – drums<ref name="cleveland" />
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== Discography ==
* [[True Cleveland Scum…]] (2011, Public Square Records) – EP<ref name="discogs">{{cite web |title=The Plain Dealers – Discography |url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/2470235-The-Plain-Dealers |website=Discogs |access-date=2025-02-11}}</ref>
* [[Terminal Darkness]] (2013, No Front Teeth Records)<ref name="discogs" />
* [[Get What You Get…]] (2013, Public Square Records)<ref name="discogs" />
* [[Where Flys Don’t Land]] (2013, No Front Teeth Records)<ref name="discogs" />
* [[Don’t Pull the Plug]] (2014, No Front Teeth Records)<ref name="discogs" />
 
== External links ==
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/2470235-The-Plain-Dealers The Plain Dealers at Discogs]
* [https://www.cleveland.com/music/2010/10/old-school_punk_rock_act_the_p.html Cleveland.com feature]
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
 
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Latest revision as of 05:40, 4 April 2026


The Plain Dealers

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Origin Cleveland, Ohio
Genres Punk rock
Years active
Labels
Members Brandon "Chic" Dagger; Dean "Curly" Horton; Eric Becker; Jeremy Willow; Timmy Allin
Associated acts The TKO's
Website

★ Ohio Artist Verified ★
This artist has been verified as part of the Ohio music scene by the OHMS Archive Foundation.

The Plain Dealers are a punk rock band from Cleveland, Ohio. The group formed as a five-piece lineup featuring vocalist Brandon "Chic" Dagger, guitarists Dean "Curly" Horton and Eric Becker, bassist Jeremy Willow, and drummer Timmy Allin.<ref name="cleveland"> Old-school punk-rock act The Plain Dealers, Cleveland.com. Retrieved 2025-02-11.

</ref> Their name was inspired by vintage issues of The Plain Dealer newspaper collected during early rehearsals.<ref name="cleveland" />

History

The Plain Dealers emerged from the Cleveland punk scene in the late 2000s, drawing influence from classic punk acts such as the Dead Boys and the Sex Pistols.<ref name="cleveland" /> Guitarist Eric Becker described the band’s style as rooted in old-school punk while maintaining a distinct identity shaped by the members’ prior experience in earlier Cleveland punk groups, including The TKO's.<ref name="cleveland" /> The band became active in local venues and benefit shows throughout the Cleveland area.

Members

Discography

The Plain Dealers – Discography, Discogs. Retrieved 2025-02-11.

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References

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