The Dickies with Sex Dream and The Queers

The Queers are a Portsmouth, New Hampshire punk rock band formed in 1982, known for fast, loud pogo punk and puerile lyrics. Key albums include Love Songs for the Retarded (1993), Don't Back Down (1996) and Pleasant Screams (2002).

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.