Doc Corbin Dart
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Doc Corbin Dart is an alternative musician from the United States. He was lead singer, founder, and lyricist of the Lansing, Michigan
1980s punk rock
band The Crucifucks. As of the early 2000s, he is also known by his moniker 26, having repeatedly declared himself the Messiah and renounced profanity.
Doc's unorthodox vocal stylings have been described as wailing and alarming, while others have described them favorably as heartfelt and influenced by Pete Shelley
. His lyrics alternate between personal themes of abandonment and depression, and an anarchist
worldview.
's Alternative Tentacles
Records. They released the self-titled The Crucifucks
a year later followed up with Wisconsin. In 1992, these records were re-released as a CD titled 'Our Will Be Done'.
The back cover of Our Will Be Done featured a photo of what Dart believed was a slain policeman, the photo was actually from a Philadelphia Police Department drill. Doc is perhaps best known for the 1996 lawsuit filed over the use of this photo. The Philadelphia chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police
sued the Crucifucks, Alternative Tentacles Records, Jello Biafra
, and Borders Inc. alleging libel and slander. The trial court awarded a $2.2 million default judgement which was vacated on appeal the following year. (Initially, Borders Books
, which operated a Philadelphia record store that carried the album, was also a defendant in the suit.)
In 1998, The Crucifucks reformed and did a brief national tour, including a performance at Alternative Tentacles' 20th Anniversary Party. They also released their first CD in nearly a decade, called L.D. Eye with its anti-war chiller Lights Over Baghdad.
. In 2004 Doc changed his name to 26 and released a solo CD, The Messiah on Madison, Wisconsin's Crustacean Records. Doc Dart opened up for Jello Biafra
on his 'I Blow Minds For A Living' Spoken Word Tour.
of Lansing; he finished third of three in the August 8, 1989 city primary election with 5% of the vote.
Dart continues to be a mainstay of alternative culture in Lansing, Michigan, regularly showing up in local papers. For a long time, Dart ran a baseball card
store in a small collection of shops on Michigan Avenue. These shops were located near Sparrow Hospital, where he petitioned the city to open a women's crisis center, serving as one of its original board members.
Currently residing in Okemos, Michigan, he created a stir with alleged anti-American sentiment following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Signs attached to the front of his home read, in part, "U.S. Troops terrorize as cowards from the skies. They should be in body bags." He also claims to be a supporter of the Animal Liberation Front
.
Doc is a divorced father of two adult children. He is also the son of Rollin Dart
, former chair of Dart National Bank
, cousins of the Dart Container
family.
Lansing, Michigan
Lansing is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located mostly in Ingham County, although small portions of the city extend into Eaton County. The 2010 Census places the city's population at 114,297, making it the fifth largest city in Michigan...
1980s punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band The Crucifucks. As of the early 2000s, he is also known by his moniker 26, having repeatedly declared himself the Messiah and renounced profanity.
Doc's unorthodox vocal stylings have been described as wailing and alarming, while others have described them favorably as heartfelt and influenced by Pete Shelley
Pete Shelley
Pete Shelley is an English singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the leader of Buzzcocks.-Biography:...
. His lyrics alternate between personal themes of abandonment and depression, and an anarchist
Libertarian socialism
Libertarian socialism is a group of political philosophies that promote a non-hierarchical, non-bureaucratic, stateless society without private property in the means of production...
worldview.
The Crucifucks
Dart has said he was spurred to act out against injustice after the death of John Lennon. In 1982, The Crucifucks formed and signed to Jello BiafraJello Biafra
Jello Biafra is an American musician, spoken word artist and leading figure of the Green Party of the United States. Biafra first gained attention as the lead singer and songwriter for San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedys...
's Alternative Tentacles
Alternative Tentacles
Alternative Tentacles is an independent record label originally based in San Francisco, California and was established in 1979. It was originally used as the label name by the Dead Kennedys for the self-produced single "California Über Alles", and after realizing the potential for an independent...
Records. They released the self-titled The Crucifucks
The Crucifucks (album)
The Crucifucks is a self-titled debut album, released in 1985 on Jello Biafra's Alternative Tentacles record label. Although it has had limited commercial success, it has procured a cult following, most likely due to Doc Corbin Dart's uniquely whiny vocals and violent political lyrics...
a year later followed up with Wisconsin. In 1992, these records were re-released as a CD titled 'Our Will Be Done'.
The back cover of Our Will Be Done featured a photo of what Dart believed was a slain policeman, the photo was actually from a Philadelphia Police Department drill. Doc is perhaps best known for the 1996 lawsuit filed over the use of this photo. The Philadelphia chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police
Fraternal Order of Police
The Fraternal Order of Police is an organization of sworn law enforcement officers in the United States. It claims a membership of over 325,000 members organized in 2100 local chapters , organized into local lodges, state lodges, and the national Grand Lodge...
sued the Crucifucks, Alternative Tentacles Records, Jello Biafra
Jello Biafra
Jello Biafra is an American musician, spoken word artist and leading figure of the Green Party of the United States. Biafra first gained attention as the lead singer and songwriter for San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedys...
, and Borders Inc. alleging libel and slander. The trial court awarded a $2.2 million default judgement which was vacated on appeal the following year. (Initially, Borders Books
Borders Group
Borders Group, Inc. was an international book and music retailer based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company employed approximately 19,500 throughout the U.S., primarily in its Borders and Waldenbooks stores....
, which operated a Philadelphia record store that carried the album, was also a defendant in the suit.)
In 1998, The Crucifucks reformed and did a brief national tour, including a performance at Alternative Tentacles' 20th Anniversary Party. They also released their first CD in nearly a decade, called L.D. Eye with its anti-war chiller Lights Over Baghdad.
Solo material
Doc Dart has recorded several solo projects: Patricia (1990, Alternative Tentacles, LP/cassette only) and 'Black Tuesday' (1991, self released, cassette only). Patricia is named after Doc's therapist, who treats him for borderline personality disorderBorderline personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder is a personality disorder described as a prolonged disturbance of personality function in a person , characterized by depth and variability of moods.The disorder typically involves unusual levels of instability in mood; black and white thinking, or splitting; the...
. In 2004 Doc changed his name to 26 and released a solo CD, The Messiah on Madison, Wisconsin's Crustacean Records. Doc Dart opened up for Jello Biafra
Jello Biafra
Jello Biafra is an American musician, spoken word artist and leading figure of the Green Party of the United States. Biafra first gained attention as the lead singer and songwriter for San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedys...
on his 'I Blow Minds For A Living' Spoken Word Tour.
Personal life
In 1989, Doc Dart was a candidate for mayorMayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Lansing; he finished third of three in the August 8, 1989 city primary election with 5% of the vote.
Dart continues to be a mainstay of alternative culture in Lansing, Michigan, regularly showing up in local papers. For a long time, Dart ran a baseball card
Baseball card
A baseball card is a type of trading card relating to baseball, usually printed on some type of paper stock or card stock. A card will usually feature one or more baseball players or other baseball-related sports figures...
store in a small collection of shops on Michigan Avenue. These shops were located near Sparrow Hospital, where he petitioned the city to open a women's crisis center, serving as one of its original board members.
Currently residing in Okemos, Michigan, he created a stir with alleged anti-American sentiment following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Signs attached to the front of his home read, in part, "U.S. Troops terrorize as cowards from the skies. They should be in body bags." He also claims to be a supporter of the Animal Liberation Front
Animal Liberation Front
The Animal Liberation Front is an international, underground leaderless resistance that engages in illegal direct action in pursuit of animal liberation...
.
Doc is a divorced father of two adult children. He is also the son of Rollin Dart
Rollin Dart
Rollin Bashford Dart , American banker, was chairman of Dart National Bank from 1962 to 2005, and president from 1962 to 1999. He continues to serve the bank as Chairman Emeritus and Community Relations Officer....
, former chair of Dart National Bank
Dart National Bank
Dart Bank, founded in 1925, is an independent community bank based in Mason, Michigan, with branches in Holt and Grand Ledge. As of December 31, 2006, the bank's assets stood at $228 million, with $202 million in deposits and 92 employees.The bank was founded by Rollin C...
, cousins of the Dart Container
Dart Container
Dart Container Corporation of Mason, Michigan, United States is the world's largest manufacturer of foam cups and containers, producing about as many as all competitors combined.-Company history:...
family.
External links
- Unofficial Crucifucks Page
- Alternative Tentacles' Doc Corbin Dart/Crucifucks Page
- Crustacean Records
- Article concerning the initial Crucifucks lawsuit
- Article on the lawsuit appeal
- Sam McPheetersSam McPheetersSam McPheeters is an American musician, artist and journalist. Raised in Albany, New York and later relocated to New York City, McPheeters was a key member of the early 1990s hardcore punk scene, writing a number of zines and singing in the hardcore band Born Against...
, The Troublemaker, Vice MagazineVice (magazine)VICE is a free magazine and media conglomerate founded in Montreal, Quebec and currently based in New York City.Vice is available in 27 countries...
, 16(1) January 2009. Retrieved February 26, 2009. Though not referenced above, this source confirms all points herein.