The Dingees

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The Dingees
Also known asPeg & The Rejected
Origin Orange County,California, USA
Genres Punk rock, reggae, ska
Years active1996–present
LabelsInternational City Recordings BEC Recordings, Tooth & Nail
Website thedingees.bandcamp.com

The Dingees are a multi-genre band formed in the summer of 1996, from Orange County, California.

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Other projects

Lineup

Former members

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation appearances

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