176: Dean "Clean" Sabatino (The Dead Milkmen, I Think Like Midnight)
The Trap Set with Joe Wong
Joe Wong
4.8 • 709 Ratings
🗓️ 18 July 2018
⏱️ 35 minutes
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Summary
Formed in Philadelphia in 1983, The Dead Milkmen created a downright hillarious sonic universe that stood in stark contrast to their hardcore punk contemporaries. But it's a genuine, heartfelt emotional core that makes the band's classic body of work stand the test of time. Drummer Dean "Clean" Sabatino charts his journey from local hero, to major label big wigs, to father and graphic designer, to part-time punk.
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, folks, this is Joe with a very special announcement. |
| 0:14.1 | On Friday, September 21st, I'll be hosting the TrapSet Live with special guests Rod Argent and Colin Blundstone, |
| 0:23.3 | founders of one of my all-time favorite bands, The Zombies. |
| 0:27.4 | After the conversation, Rod and Colin will play an ultra-rare, all-acoustic set of timeless classics. |
| 0:34.2 | It all takes place at Ace Hotel in Palm Springs, California. |
| 0:39.2 | This is an intimate performance and space is limited. |
| 0:42.4 | Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. |
| 0:45.7 | Visit our website, thetrapset.net, for more details. This is Joe Wong |
| 1:00.0 | Oh |
| 1:01.0 | Wow |
| 1:05.0 | This is Joe Wong. |
| 1:14.6 | Welcome to the Trap Set, where each week we explore the lives of drummers. |
| 1:19.6 | I want to play something for you. You're hearing punk rock girl by the Dead Milkman, |
| 1:44.1 | featuring my guest, Dean Clean Sabatino on drums. |
| 1:48.7 | Formed in Philadelphia in 1983, the Dead Milkman have lured in generations of fans with crisp satirical songwriting, |
| 1:57.5 | an antidote to that of their more serious hardcore contemporaries. |
| 2:01.1 | But beneath the layer of goofiness, the solidly crafted songs contain a genuine emotional depth |
| 2:07.6 | that have enabled them to stand the test of time and become punk rock standards. |
| 2:12.6 | Dean Stile oozes confidence, fun, and a willingness to explore. |
| 2:22.6 | His inventive beats helped the band progress from local favorites to major label Big Wigs. |
| 2:31.0 | In the mid-90s, Dean decided to put the band on pause and focused on reconnecting with his graphic design career and starting a family. |
| 2:37.0 | The Milkman reunited in 2008, and Dean also plays in the instrumental band, I think, like Midnight. |
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