The Queers "Rocket to Russia" LP Selfless Records SFLS28-1 (US)

Vinyl is VG+, Jacket is EX

Out of Print!

Very Rare!!

Track Listing:

A1
Cretin Hop

A2
Rockaway Beach

A3
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

A4
Locket Love

A5
I Don't Care

A6
Sheena Is A Punk Rocker

A7
We're A Happy Family

B1
Teenage Lobotomy

B2
Do You Wanna Dance?

B3
I Wanna Be Well

B4
I Can't Give You Anything

B5
Ramona

B6
Surfin Bird

B7
Why Is It Always This Way

The Queers are a formed in 1981 by native Joe King (aka Joe Queer) along with Scott Gildersleeve (aka Tulu), and John Hayes (aka Wimpy Rutherford). The band originally broke up in 1984, but reformed with Joe Queer and a new line-up in 1986. In 1990, the band signed with Shakin' Street Records and released their first album . The album earned the band notoriety within , but with the release of their next album 1993's , on , their following grew larger.

In 2006, after releasing six albums on Lookout!, the band rescinded their master rights from the label, citing breach of contract over unpaid royalties. Later that year they signed with .

The Queers' of "" was featured in the 2007 and film , produced by and .

The Queers play a -derived style of . Much like the Ramones, common lyrical themes are girls, drugs, alcohol and having fun. Musically the band deviates slightly from the driving rhythm guitar sound of the Ramones and augments their songs with harmony vocals, handclaps, keyboards and guitar solos. They have been described as "The Ramones meets The Beach Boys". of frequently collaborates with Joe Queer to write their songs. The band is well known for the variety of they include on their records and during live performances. Bands/artists covered by The Queers include , (including a complete re-recording of the album), , , , , , , , , , , The Catalogs (from Hawaii, featuring Les Hernandez of The Quintessentials), Unnatural Axe, and many more.

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