| The Murdocks | |
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| Origin | Austin, Texas, USA |
| Genres | Rock, Alternative rock, Powerpop |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Surprise Truck Records |
| Website | Official site |
| Members | |
| Franklin Morris Kyle Robarge David Jones |
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| Past members | |
| Tim Dittmar, Robert Houghton | |
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. The band debuted on the CMJ charts and climbed to #80. . 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. Since the band's inception, there have been 5 official releases. The latest is the album Distortinist, self-released in September 2010.
The Roar! EP was released on April 1, 2008.
The band's latest album, titled Distortions, was released on September 14, 2010.
