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The Murdocks
OriginAustin, Texas, USA
GenresAlternative rock, power pop
Years active2003–present
LabelsSurprise Truck
MembersFranklin Morris
Kyle Robarge
David Jones
Past membersTim Dittmar
Robert Houghton
Ethan Morris
Dale Morris

The Murdocks are an American rock band consisting of three members and was formed in 2003 in Texas.

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In 2003, The Murdocks formed in Austin, TX with Franklin Morris fulfilling vocal and guitar duties and Tim Dittmar and Robert Houghton fulfilling drum and bass duties respectively.

Since 2004, the band has undergone various lineup changes and has toured from coast to coast, playing over 200 shows and selling records through touring and a DIY ethos. Their first album was SurrenderEnder, released in 2005. The band debuted on the CMJ charts and climbed to #80.[1] The band has played at various industry festivals, including South By Southwest, the CMJ Festival, and The Warped Tour. In the last few years The Murdocks have done national tours.

The Roar! EP was released on April 1, 2008. This EP was followed by the band's second album Distortionst, and was released on September 14, 2010.

In May 2020, the band released their third album III, which consisted of recordings the band made from 2015-2017.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ CMJ New Music Report. CMJ Network. 1999-03-01. p. 11. Retrieved 2012-08-17 – via Internet Archive. cmj period ending 1-20-2004 80 murdocks.
  2. ^ "III, by Murdocks".
  3. ^ "III, by Murdocks".

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