Dirtbag Republic started off as an idea to put the sleaze back in Rock n’ Roll with zero shtick. Vancouver rock veterans Sandy Hazard (vocals/drums) & Mick Wood (guitars) were up to the task. Dirtbag Republic is a modern non-stop aural assault, crossing influences such as Hanoi Rocks, Aerosmith, The Faces, Cheap Trick, Rolling Stones & NY Dolls. The borders are wide open to expand their nation of two. Dirtbag Republic promises to be a crackin’ debut album with 12 songs of pure unadulterated sleazy/bluesy/punky rock!
Before the Thunder: A Conversation with Lew Linet – Ep671
Chris Czynszak
May 29, 2026
Before the fire, before the blood, before the bombs, the boots, the makeup, and the myth… there was a struggling New York
