The Queers is a punk band. It
was formed by Joe King (also
known as Joe Queer) in 1982 in
Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Since the band was formed, it
undergo several changes in
their line which Joe Queer
remains the original member.
The band consist of Joe Queer
- lead vocals, guitar
(1982–1984, 1990–present),
Dangerous Dave - bass,
keyboards, vocals
(1998–2002, 2007–present),
Lurch Nobody - drums,
percussion, vocals
(2000–2001, 2008–present).
Allegedly, the name 'Queers'
was used to poke fun at the
"Art Fag" community in New
Hampshire. The band originally
disbanded in 1984, but
reunited with Joe Queer and a
new member in 1990. In that
year, the band signed with
Shakin' Street Records and
they released their first
album "Grow Up". With the
album the band earned
dishonor within New England,
but when they release their
next album in 1993 "Love Songs
for the Retarded" on Lookout!
Records, their fans grew
bigger.
In 2006, after they released
six albums on Lookout Records,
the band withdraw their rights
from the label, cites the
breach of contract over unpaid
royalties. Later in that year
they signed with Asian Man
Records. The Queers play
"Ramones-core" (a
Ramones-derived style of pop
punk)
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