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Formed in 1977 by guitarist Stan Lee and bassist Billy Club, and made their debut performance at the Whiskey a Go Go later that September. The band became the first punk rock band to sign with major record label, A&M Records, and in 1979 the band released their first studio album entitled “The Incredible Shrinking Dickies,” followed very closely by “Dawn of The Dickies.”
The Dickies became known for their campy and humerous live performances, which fit with their influences like The Ramones, who they opened with several times; in fact, they would open for The Ramones for various gigs.
The Dickies released a third album in 1983 entitled “Stukas Over Disneyland,” which includes a cover of The Quick's "Pretty Please Me" and Led Zeppelin's "Communication Breakdown."
In 1988, the Dickies wrote and performed the theme music for the horror film Killer Klowns from Outer Space. The following year they released “Second Coming,” and in 1990 they wrote the theme song for the comedy film, “Spirit of 76” by Lucas Reiner. Unfortunately some members of the band struggled with drug problems in the 1980s, but were still able to perform live; in fact, they released their first live album in 1991. In 1995 they released “Idjit Savant” followed by “Dogs From the Hare that Bit Us.”
Críticas en vivo
The lineup to San Fernando Valley pop punk outfit Dickies has changed so often there are very few people who can still recall who was an original and who joined throughout the group's 35 year career span. The Dickies also suffer with a darkened history due to consistent addiction issues and drug abuse from several members during the 80s. However looking past all these issues, you do find a five piece now intent on keeping the band's historical reputation alive and honouring members past.
For unknown reasons a large fanbase for the bubble gum punk sounds has remained present through the trials and tribulations. Perhaps due to the insanely catch melodies or the fact the group was always something of a cult flavour, the venue is filled tonight with the angst and pent up energy that follows this group around. It is released all at once with the first off tone twangs of the guitar and the room instantly begins to move. There is head banging, jumping and occasional moshing whilst the band perform with a similar level of angst yet overall it is a well tuned performance reaching from a solid discography regardless of the troubling circumstances.
sean-ward
Even for a punk band, The Dickies have always been a bit left-of centre. Starting in 1977 as one of the first punk bands to come out of LA, The Dickies immediately drew attention for their unusually catchy melodies and use of humour in their songs. Hitting all the early hallmarks of punk, they opened for the Ramones and played at CBGBs but their unusual style gave them the label of ‘Bubblegum Punk’ and it’s just unique style that has probably led to their still booming fanbase, even today when many punk bands have died out.
Today their live show is just as tight and thick as ever. Walls of guitars scream over the crashing drums all propelled forward with a neck-snapping punk energy. Frontman Leonard Graves Phillips still kicks and throws shapes, not showing a hint of age as he dominates the room with his presence, snarling through the tunes. The Dickies are proof that if you do something a bit differently, you will often be rewarded and now over 40 years into their careers they are still rewarding the crowds with their shows.
CATFROMJAPAN
The Dickies are one of the coolest LA punk rock bands EVER!!! Yes, there was X and the Weirdos and The Controllers and The Stains, The Germs, but the Dickies were the ones who opened up for the Ramones every year at the Hollywood Palladium. They were my first real punk rock concert. I remember losing one of my Vans tennis shoes at the gig and having to look for it after the concert. It's a total blurr, but I do remember it was so fucking cool! I was only 13 years old and I fucking loved it! The Dickies are AWESOME!
Indiesindie1
Opening band Swinging Utters are always a great time. They played some of their new songs mixed in with some of the old. The singer has great energy and I highly recommend seeing them if ever they are in your area. There is nothing bad to say about the Dickies, I love seeing them. The singer has such a unique, amazing voice and they have such great energy. There just isn't a band today that compares to the Dickies.
kimmyanne823
The most incredible show I've ever seen! The opening acts were great and the crowd was filled with badass people. The Dickies first album may have come out almost 40 years ago now, but they played and perfomed like no time has passed. It blew all of our minds and I really hope they come back next year!
nick-villaire
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