Tyler Spencer

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Tyler Spencer
Background information
Birth name Tyler Spencer
Also known as Dick Valentine
Born (1972-01-22) January 22, 1972
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Genres Alternative rock, disco-punk, dance-rock
Occupations Musician, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar, drums
Associated acts Electric Six, The Dirty Shame, Evil Cowards, Bang Camaro

Tyler Spencer (born 1972), also known as Dick Valentine, is a vocalist, best known for his role as lead singer for the six-piece Detroit-based band Electric Six.[1][2] Spencer founded the band in 1996 at which time the band was named The Wildbunch but was changed due to complications with another band of the same name.[3]

He is also one of the two members of the dance group, Evil Cowards,[4] is one of the vocalists for hard rock band Bang Camaro and was temporarily a member of the short-lived band The Dirty Shame. He is married to Kate Muth.[5]

Spencer released his first solo album Destroy The Children under the Dick Valentine moniker on May 14, 2012.[6] [7]

Solo Discography

Albums

  • Destroy the Children (2012)
  • Halloween Fingers (2013)


References

  1. "Electric Six to perform at St. Andrew's Hall in Detroit Saturday". Booth Newspapers. November 26, 2008. Retrieved August 5, 2010. 
  2. "MUSIC: SPINS; Burning Down the Garage". The New York Times. Retrieved October 15, 2011. 
  3. "Sax as a Weapon: You Didn't Know That Rock 'n' Roll Burned". Village Voice. April 1, 2003. Retrieved April 17, 2012. 
  4. "Electric Six Frontman Is An Evil Coward". College Music Journal. May 11, 2009. Retrieved August 5, 2010. 
  5. "Spartans Thrive in Social Media". Michigan State University Alumni Association. July 12, 2010. Retrieved August 5, 2010. 
  6. "The Politics Of Dancing: An Election Year Blog By Dick Valentine @ Antiquiet Blogs". Antiquiet.com. 2012-03-05. Retrieved 2013-04-02. 
  7. http://www.electricsix.com

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