Discography

Deke Dickerson and the Whippersnappers: Honky Tonkin’ Rhythm

Major Label Records, 2023

Deke’s first long-player with the Whippersnappers is chock full of great new songs, written by Deke and Bert Avalos and Zander Griffith of the Whippersnappers. There’s lots of wild rockabilly, including the title track “Honky Tonkin’ Rhythm,” “Now That You’re Gone,” and “Great Big Cowboy.” There are also great 1950s-style country numbers, including “Bucket of Blood,” and dramatic Western numbers like “Paying for That One Mistake.”

Deke Dickerson: Greatest Hits

Rockbeat Records, 2015

Tracks drawn from Number One Hit Record, More Million $eller$, Rhythm Rhyme and Truth, In 3 Dimensions, This Is Ecco-Fonic!, The Melody, King of the Whole Wide World, Live at Duff’s, Soul Meets Country, and Bringing Back the Trash.

Echosonic Eldorado

Major Label, 2013

The first “all-rockabilly” album in Deke’s long career, featuring songs like “Little Innocent,” “Sneakin’ All Around,” and “Big Guitar.” Special guest stars include legendary guitar slinger (and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer) Duane Eddy, Carl Sonny Leyland on piano, and recording engineer “Crazy” Joe Tritschler.

Greatest Hits Volume 1

Muleskinner Records, 2012

Tracks drawn from Number One Hit Record, More Million $eller$, Rhythm Rhyme and Truth, In 3 Dimensions, The Melody, King of the Whole Wide World, and Live at Duff’s.

Soundtrack to the Motion Picture The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia

Major Label, 2011

IMDb says: “Shoot-outs, robberies, gas-huffing, drug dealing, pill popping, murders, and tap dancing: What do these all have in common? These are just a few of the parts of being a member of the Wild and Wonderful White Family. The legendary family is as known for their wild, excessive criminal ways as they are for their famous mountain dancing members, including Jesco White, the star of the cult classic documentary Dancing Outlaw.”

King of the Whole Wide World

Major Label, 2008

Featuring numerous friends and fellow musicians, including Chris “Sugarballs” Sprague, Carl Sonny Leyland, “Crazy” Joe Tritschler, the Lucky Stars, Jimmy Sutton, Pete Curry of Los Straitjackets, Mitch Polzak, and Mary Huff of Southern Culture on the Skids.

The Melody

Major Label, 2005

Whatever happened to the melody? To songs that stay in your head for weeks? This concept album is carefully engineered to bring you songs with melodies and hooks that you won’t soon forget.

My Name Is Deke

Shout Factory / HighTone Records, 2004

A wide selection of tunes from Deke’s three HighTone albums, along with a bonus cut of “Muleskinner Blues.” With much appreciation to all the different Ecco-Fonics, Mark Neill’s producing skills, and the great guest artists like Claude Trenier (RIP), the Calvanes, and others.

Mr. Entertainment!

Rock ’n’ Roll Inc., 2003

Deke’s very own rarities compilation! 24 tracks, including outtakes, unreleased songs, demos, live recordings, rock ’n’ roll, rockabilly, country, surf…

In 3 Dimensions!

Major Label, 2003

Presented in three sections: “rock ’n’ roll,” “rockabilly,” and “hillbilly.” The first section is a rocking rhythm and blues revue featuring the fabulous Carl Sonny Leyland, former Ecco-Fonic sax man Ron Dziubla, Los Straitjackets bass man Pete Curry, and legendary New Orleans session drummer Earl Palmer. Section two highlights include the original song “Wear Out the Soles of My Shoes,” a cover of Johnny Horton’s “Take the Long Way Home Tonight,” and the haunting “Bitter Tears.” Part three features the fiery guitar-and-steel-guitar duo Dave Biller and Jeremy Wakefield, upright bassist Billy Horton, and drummer Bobby Trimble playing country, western swing, and hillbilly boogie numbers.

Rhythm, Rhyme & Truth

HighTone Music Group, 2000

Deke’s third HighTone release, featuring Ecco-Fonic lineup Brent Harding, Bobby Horton, and Craig Packham, with guest appearances by the fabulous Calvanes, Carl Sonny Leyland, Jeremy Wakefield, D.J. Bonebrake, and Mark Neill.

More Million $eller$

HighTone Music Group, 1999

Deke’s second HighTone release, featuring Ecco-Fonic lineup Brent Harding, Johnny Noble, and Craig Packham, with guest appearances by Billy Zoom, Hadda Brooks, Billy Barty, Joey D’Ambrosio, Carl Sonny Leyland, Jeremy Wakefield, Mark Neill, and Brantley Kearns.

Number One Hit Record!

HighTone Music Group, 1998

Deke’s first HighTone release, featuring Ecco-Fonic lineup Brent Harding, Johnny Noble, and Brian Nevill, with guest appearances by Larry Collins, Claude Trenier, Joey D’Ambrosio, Carl Sonny Leyland, and Jeremy Wakefield.

Deke Dickerson and the Trashmen: Bringing Back the Trash!

Major Label, 2014

The Trashmen’s first album in 25 years is full of the great Minnesota surf sound you know and love from the “Surfin’ Bird” hitmakers. There’s plenty of “bird” to go around, including “Psycho Bird,” “Flipping the Bird,” and “My Baby Does the Bird”; several great new originals by Deke, including “Good News,” “I’m a Trashman,” and “Brewski”; and some great covers in the inimitable Trashmen style, including “Bucket T,” “Lotta Lovin’,” “White Lightnin’,” and “Olds Mo William.”

“Blind” Rage and Violence: The End of Rock and Roll

Switchblade, 2012

If you like Link Wray, you’ll love this album. “Blind” Rage and his band Violence (Chain Link, bass, Hot Link, drums) carry on Link’s legacy with an album of songs done the way Link would have done them if he lived, including “The Stutter,” “UFO on Farm Road 318,” “Bacon Lube,” and many more. The most dangerous band in the world!

Venturesmania! with Nokie Edwards: Bound and Sidejacked Again

Major Label, 2011

Deke formed Venturesmania! with his buddies Garrett Immel (Ghastly Ones), Mel Bergman (Phantom Surfers, Go-Nuts), and Chris Sprague (18 Wheelers, Go-Nuts, Outa Sites). Venturesmania! is the world’s greatest (and guitar geekiest) Ventures tribute band! The band had the pleasure of recording this album with special guest star Nokie Edwards, lead guitarist of the Ventures. Nokie is featured on three cuts, and the rest of the guys all take turns playing lead on a collection of great new Ventures-style originals and cool cover songs done Ventures style.

Deke Dickerson and the Modern Sounds: Live at Duff’s

Major Label, 2010

Deke and the Modern Sounds, a fantastic group from Chicago, love to do a lot of genre-hopping, from rockabilly to blues, country to jazz, polka to soul. You’ll hear it all on this exciting live CD, recorded on tour at Duff’s Garage in Portland, Oregon!

This Is Ecco-Fonic! The Ecco-Fonic Records Story

Ecco-Fonic Records

A compilation of 31 tracks from Deke’s Ecco-Fonic record label. 14 tracks are by Deke; also featured are the Smith’s Ranch Boys, Horton Brothers, Ramblin’ James, Jimmy Bryant, Sammy Masters, Lester Peabody, Sean Mencher, the Krazy Kats, Maynard Horlick, the Country Cabin Boys, Biller & Wakefield, and Brian Nevill.

The Olde Lamplighter: Live at the Norwood Inn

Sing-A-Dream

We can’t say what involvement Deke had in this, but if you enjoy warped humor, this might be the album for you! The Olde Lamplighter is the 84-year-old Karaoke King of Canoga Park, California, and this album features such soon-to-be-classic song parodies as “Six Days on the Commode” and “Jello On My Mind.” Warning!! Explicit language from an angry old man!!

The Dave and Deke Combo: There’s Nothing Like an Old Hillbilly: Lost and Found Treasures 1991–2005

Bucket Lid Records, 2005

Rarities and previously unreleased tracks from the grand old days of the Dave and Deke Combo, plus one new song, “In the Meadow.” Recorded at Wallyphonic Studios and Linda’s Doll Hut in Anaheim, the Blue Saloon in North Hollywood, Toerag Studios in London, Janne Haavisto’s studio in Helsinki, and Ecco-Fonic Studios in Burbank. Personnel are Deke Dickerson, Dave Stuckey, Lucky Martin, Shorty Poole, Lance Ray Soliday, and Bobby Trimble.

The Untamed Youth: Major Chaos!

Double Crown Records, 2002

The Go-Nuts: Dunk and Cover!

Lookout Records, 2000

The second Go-Nuts release features an enhanced lineup of evil villains: Bad Apple, Grapes of Wrath, Celery Stalker, Warren Peas, Baron von Rooster, Eggs Benedict Arnold, and others.

The Untamed Youth: Youth Runs Wild!

Norton Records, 1998

The Go-Nuts: World’s Greatest Super Hero…

Planet Pimp Records, 1997

The Go-Nuts are four superheroes: Kap’n Korn-nut, the Donut Prince (who bears an uncanny resemblance to…), the Donut Hole, and the Korn Dogg, who along with their Go-Go Gorillas attempt to make the world safe for snacking. At live shows, audiences are wowed not only by their dynamic “Snak Rocking”(TM) musical style, but also by their various launch devices such as the “Snak Storm”(TM) and “Snak Cannon”(TM). The Go-Nuts have been banned from most clubs in California, and they have a 50-foot restraining order placed on them by the House of Blues.

The Dave and Deke Combo: Hollywood Barn Dance

Heyday Records, 1996

The Dave and Deke Combo’s second release features Dave Stuckey, Deke Dickerson, Lance Ray Soliday, and Shorty Poole.

The Dave and Deke Combo: Moonshine Melodies

No Hit Records, 1998

The first release by the band features Dave Stuckey, Deke Dickerson, Lucky Martin, and Lance Soliday. Dave and Deke—both refugees from Missouri who relocated in Los Angeles—started the band in 1991 and helped bring about the West Coast retro renaissance.

The Untamed Youth: Planet Mace

Estrus Records, 1997

The Untamed Youth: Untamed Melodies

Norton Records, 1996

The Untamed Youth: Live from the Fabulous Las Vegas Strip!

Estrus Records, 1995

The Untamed Youth: Sophisticated International Playboys

Norton Records, 1992

The Untamed Youth: More Gone Gassers

Norton Records, 1990

The Untamed Youth: Some Kinda Fun

Norton Records, 1988

Deke and the Whippersnappers

Pig Baby, 2020

This fab four-song 7-inch vinyl EP features Deke’s new band. Includes their fan favorites “Here Kitty Kitty” and “Wild Wild Thing,” as well as a Whippersnappers original “This Girl’s Gone Rockin’” and a great instrumental version of “Besame Mucho.”

Deke Dickerson and the Sex-Phonics: Morocco Twist

Sleazy Records, 2019

“Morocco Twist” b/w “Barefoot Blues.” Recorded, mixed, and mastered my Máximo RB at Hollers Analog Studio in Málaga, Spain. Featuring Deke, Juan Diego Sanchis, Nelo Alfonso Sanz, Fernando Pardo, Roberto Lozano, Abdul Benrouane.

Deke Dickerson and Bloodshot Bill: Bad Biscuit

Major Label, 2019

Deke combines forces with the inimitable Bloodshot Bill for a killer slab of vinyl. The title track is a killer instrumental featuring both DD&BB. Bloodshot contributes two additional vocal tracks (“Never Get Me” and “Together Tonight”) and Deke finishes off the record with a newly written murder ballad (“My Darlin’ Jenny”). Recorded at Sin Studios in Montreal with Bloodshot Bill lo-fi recording techniques. Limited-edition pressing on beautiful translucent seaglass-colored vinyl.

Big Sandy and Deke Dickerson: Jesus and Gravy

Sleazy Records, 2019

The bout of the century!

“Blind Rage” and Violence | No Police!

Pig Baby, 2018

The bastard son of Link Wray once again returns to record at Deke’s studio to record two punky numbers for the hip new Pig Baby Records. “No Police” is Blind Rage’s own personal story of getting hassled by the cops (“I just wanna lay down in the grass, without a cop tryin’ to kick my ass”) and the flip side is an instrument called “Honor and Offer” with a dirty limerick for a chorus! If you like Link Wray, you’ll love Blind Rage and Violence!

Nikki Hill and Deke Dickerson with the Bo-Keys: Soul Meets Country

Major Label, 2013

Pure Southern-fried soul recorded at Scott Bomar’s Electraphonic Studios in Memphis with the mighty Bo-Keys band! Two duets, “Lovey Dovey” and “Feelins,” coupled with a powerful rocker from Nikki, “Struttin’” and Deke’s awesome new wah-wah funk version (featuring Motown’s Dennis Coffey on guitar!) of “Lady Killin’ Papa” from his first album, now titled “Lady Killin’ Killa.”

Deke Dickerson and the Trashmen: I’m a Trashman

Major Label, 2013

The Trashmen’s first new recordings in 25 years! Longtime fan and fellow guitarist Deke Dickerson dragged the boys back into the studio for some classic Minnesota-style surf ’n’ suds mayhem. The Bird Is Still the Word!

Deke Dickerson and the Bo-Keys: Country Meets Soul

Major Label, 2012

Featuring “Love Man” and “Hello Darlin’.”

Deke Dickerson: Deke Down Under

Ecco-Fonic, 2006

The songs (“My Baby Don’t Love Me Anymore,” “Cut Loose,” “Eefin’ Rock,” and “Hey Worm”) were recorded on Deke’s last tour of Australia at the legendary Preston Studios in Melbourne, a vintage-style studio that has been recording Australian bands since the 1980s! Produced by legendary Australian producer Graeme Thomas and backed by his Australian touring band.

Deke Dickerson: I Love Rock & Roll / Bottoms Up!

Ecco-Fonic, ca. 2000

Deke, Brent Harding, Damien Llanes, and Ron Dziubla play on this super-limited-edition tour single. Even more elusive: the one-copy-only “I Love Rock ‘n’ Bowl” single made for the eponymous New Orleans institution’s jukebox.