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Deaconlight's dB's Record Notes

• The dB's - Stands for deciBels (1981)
  Record notes, track listing, downloads.
• The dB's - Repercussion (1981/1982)
  Record notes, original 1981 cover art, downloads.

The dB's Audio Interviews on Deaconlight

Clips from interviews with Peter Holsapple, Gene Holder, Will Rigby, and Chris Stamey in 1980-81.
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• Peter Holsapple and Gene Holder - 1980 Interview at WFDD (14:40)
  This is an edited version of a long interview recorded off-air at WFDD. Peter and Gene talk about history of the band and its members (as well as Mitch Easter), musical influences (Beatles, Big Star), their soon-to-be-released record Stands for deciBels.
• Chris Stamey, Peter Holsapple, and Will Rigby Co-host Deaconlight - 1981 (18:02)
  Will, Peter, and Chris joined me "live on the air" in the WFDD control room during Deaconlight in 1981. This includes voice breaks only. Topics include band history (again), a lot of talk about local radio, their upcoming show at Friday'ss (we give away tickets), and Mick Jagger.

The dB's Related Deaconlight Links

• Mitch Easter
  Mitch has worked with members of The dB's in various bands and projects
• R.E.M.
  dB Peter Holsapple played with R.E.M. and was sometimes referred to as the fifth member of R.E.M.

The dB's Links

• The dB's Online - The Official Web Site
  www.thedbsonline.net
• Does This Band Make Me Look Fat? - Peter Holsapple's Blog
  halfpearblog.blogspot.com
• Chris Stamey Producer
  www.chrisstamey.com
• Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey on Facebook
  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Peter-Holsapple-Chris-Stamey/84138457405

More dB's Stuff

The dB's "Black and White" b/w "Soul Kiss"

The dB's "Big Brown Eyes" b/w "Baby Talk"

The dB's in 2005