Screeching Weasel and The Dickies

The Dickies, formed in 1977 in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley, are a pioneering punk band known for their humorous style and lively performances. They achieved fame with hits like "Banana Splits" and "You Drive Me Ape (You Big Gorilla)." Their quirky covers and original tracks merged punk-pop and L.A. hardcore influences. Despite lineup shifts and hiatuses, founding members Leonard Graves Phillips and Stan Lee kept the band going. Influential in punk circles, they inspired bands like Green Day and The Offspring. Notable collaborations include a 2019 single with Monkey from The Adicts.

Screeching Weasel, formed in 1986 in Prospect Heights, Illinois, is an influential American punk rock band. Known for their pop-punk and hardcore punk style, they blend hardcore energy with Ramones-inspired melodies. Led by constant member Ben Weasel, they released albums like "The Awful Disclosures of Screeching Weasel" (2022) and "Some Freaks of Atavism" (2020). Popular songs include "My Brain Hurts" and "Cool Kids." They influenced bands like Green Day and Blink 182, with Mike Dirnt of Green Day collaborating on an album.