"The Dickies were pop punk before pop punk was a thing, starting way back in '77 with catchy melodies, a nerdy sense of humor, and even some harmonizing. While other bands (who were sticking tighter to the punk orthodoxy) accused them of just being in it for a quick buck, the Dickies were winning over audiences with their musical chops, their quirky, playful lyrics, and wild stage presence (including a WHO-loving puppet penis named Stewart)."
"When they provided the title track for the hilarious comedy horror flick Killer Klowns From Outer Space in '88, it brought a new generation of fans out to their shows, mostly in small clubs and multi-use halls, like true punk rock road warriors."
The Dickies began in 1977 blending pop melodies with punk energy and quirky, nerdy humor. Their songs featured harmonizing and catchy hooks that presaged pop-punk while maintaining a fast, irreverent edge. Critics within the punk scene accused them of selling out, but audiences responded to their musical skill, playful lyrics, and wild stage antics, including a puppet named Stewart. Contributing the title track to the 1988 comedy-horror film Killer Klowns From Outer Space introduced the band to a new generation of fans. The band continued touring small clubs and halls, sustaining a road-warrior presence and cultivating loyal live audiences.
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