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Originally created by an indie film studio as a Tumblr to hype the A Band Called Death documentary, My Dad Was In A Band has taken on a life of its own. In fact, we wanted to post about it for a while, but it was jumping to a new URL and now enjoys the support of the mighty Dangerous Minds. In any case, the concept simply rocks: Users submit photos and stories of their dad's "vintage" bands from years gone by. The result: a treasuretrove of small-time New Wave, hair metal, punk, boogie, garage, and psych acts—with some jazzbos in there, too. We can't decide which we love more, the vintage glossy 8x10s or the band names for these mostly totally unknowns. Let's just say, if you're holding any archival evidence of your pop's longhaired gigging years, nows the time to make it known.

Here's a few faves from the site:

SLANDER

Burlington, ON Canada – 1981-1983 – Punk

I’ve known from the youngest age, that my dad ups the punx more than any other dad I will ever meet. –Brandon, Son of Chris Crash.

SOUTHERN COMFORT

BEAUMONT, TX – 1977-1986 – Rock/Country

My dad, John Smith, learned how to play guitar because he idolized Buddy Holly and he wanted to get girls. After serving in Vietnam he spent fifteen years as a professional musician in club bands in Europe and Texas. He met my mother, a waitress and bartender, while performing in Beaumont, Texas in the late 70s. –John W. Smith, son of Bassist John Smith.