The Del-Lords are an American rock'n'roll band formed in New York City in 1984, founded by The Dictators' guitarist Scott Kempner. The Del Lords combined elements of '60s garage rock with country, blues, and folk influences to become one of the initial progenitors of urban-roots-rock. Band members were: Scott Kempner, Manny Caiati, Eric Ambel, Frank Funaro.