Drummer, The Smithereens
Dennis Diken
Drummer | The Smithereens
About Dennis
Dennis Diken, born on February 25, 1957, is an American drummer known for his role as a founding member of the band the Smithereens. He formed the band in 1980 in Carteret, New Jersey, along with Pat DiNizio, Jim Babjak, and Mike Mesaros. In addition to his work with the Smithereens, Diken is a fill-in DJ at WFMU, where he shares his expertise in music through radio. He is also an author of liner notes and serves as a researcher for reissue projects, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of music history. Throughout his career, Diken has collaborated with a range of prominent artists, including Ronnie Spector, Dave Davies, Nancy Sinatra, Mary Weiss of the Shangri-Las, and Ben E. King. His work with other musicians extends to touring and recording with artists such as Dave Amels and R. Stevie Moore. Diken graduated from Carteret High School in 1975, alongside Jim Babjak. His varied career reflects his multifaceted engagement with music as a performer, historian, and educator.
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A Hard Day’s Late Night With Ira
Why Is Ringo The Man-Part 1?
Nov 10, 2025
A Hard Day’s Late Night With Ira
I Was A Roadie For The Smithereens-Part 4
Sep 11, 2025
Iron City Rocks
Episode 546: The Smithereen's Dennis Diken
Dec 8, 2024
Something About the Beatles
285: Sixty Years Ago in America with Lee Abrams, Dennis Diken, and Elliot Easton
Jul 21, 2024
Music Buzzz Podcast - Music Interviews, Commentary & History
Ep. 72: Jim Babjak & Dennis Diken (The Smithereens)
Aug 4, 2023
Journey to the Stage with Bryan Frazier
Episode 30: Christmas with the Smithereens album preview (Drummer Dennis Diken)
Dec 6, 2022
Journey to the Stage with Bryan Frazier
Episode 26: The Smithereens (Drummer Dennis Diken)
Oct 11, 2022
Look At My Records!
Episode 217: Dennis Diken of the Smithereens
Oct 7, 2022
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A Hard Day’s Late Night With Ira
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Journey to the Stage with Bryan Frazier
2 episodes
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2
Michael Shelley
2 episodes
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Iron City Rocks
1 episode
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1
Something About the Beatles
1 episode
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1
Music Buzzz Podcast - Music Interviews, Commentary & History
1 episode
Shows
1
Look At My Records!
1 episode
Shows
1
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