"[7] Linderman joined an embryonic version of Genaro's basement group the Dead Milkmen while in high school around 1981.

Briefly serving as drummer, Linderman had become the group's lead singer by the time of their first public performance in 1983.

Linderman served mainly as the group's lead vocalist until 1992's Soul Rotation album, where he acted primarily as keyboardist behind Genaro's vocals.

The group blended American roots music with Celtic folk, Pogues-styled punk and gothic leanings.

[8] He regularly contributed to the Philadelphia City Paper, writing about music, as well as political, social and local issues.