Lost and Found Video - The Del Lords

The Del-Lords were fronted by Scott Kempner of N.Y. proto-punks The Dictators, and former Blackhearts (Joan Jett) guitarist Eric Ambel.

Here is Judas Kiss, the first single from the band's third album Based on a True Story (1988), which got some play on MTV's 120 Minutes, but otherwise seems to have fallen through the cracks. Pat Benatar's husband/guitarist/producer Neil Girardo produced the band's first three albums, and it might be interesting to find out if she sang the backing vocals on this -- she's credited, as is Kim Shattuck (The Pandoras, The Muffs).

Band Update: Kempner and Ambel have mostly been doing solo work in recent years, the latter also being a session producer, and drummer Frank Funaro has worked with Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker.

Links:
The Del Lords on Wikipedia
Trouser Press Entry
All Music Guide Entry
Scott Kempner on MySpace
Eric Ambel on MySpace

Many thanks to Paul for the contribution!