In the mostly male redoubt of San Diego punk bands in the ’70s, The Dinettes were double-X pioneers when they formed in 1978 (originally under the name The Cockpits). Before they disbanded in 1980, The Dinettes appeared at local venues and even undertook two cross-country tours (the latter leading to their dissolution in Atlanta).
A 2017 reunion re-energized the band and the brand — and now a couple of videos offer new documentary evidence of The Dinettes at the turn of the ’80s.
Keyboardist Sue Delguidice reports, “I was fortunate to locate the Target Video film after years of searching, as I remember the video crew being there at the Deaf Club.”
Check out Joyce Rooks’ Dinettes memories!
“The Channel 8 short was also just recently uncovered. It was shot at one of the Catamaran shows we did with the Penetrators and DFX2.”
Founding Dinettes comprised Doriot Lair, vocals; Joyce Rooks, rhythm guitar; Lisa Astin Emerson, lead guitar; Sue Delguidice, keyboards; Cindy Brisco, bass; Irene Liberatore, drums.