The Dickies and The Queers

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.

Formed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1982, the Queers are a punk rock band known for fast, loud bubblegum punk and puerile lyrics. Led by singer and guitarist Joe King, the group released notable albums including Love Songs for the Retarded and Don't Back Down.