The Dickies and The Queers

Formed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1982, the Queers are a punk rock band known for their fast, pogo punk style and albums like Love Songs for the Retarded and Don't Back Down. Led by singer and guitarist Joe King, the band released numerous albums through labels like Lookout and Hopeless.

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.