Dickless
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Defunct | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Seattle , United States |
| Products | Music recordings (singles, compilation appearances) |
| Parent | Sub Pop Records |
Dickless was a grunge ensemble originating from Seattle that secured a contract with Sub Pop Records in 1990. They gained recognition for their uniquely harsh and screaming vocal delivery, distinguishing themselves within the early grunge movement by producing a loud, gritty sound atypical for an all-female band. Their limited catalog featured tracks with ironically provocative titles alongside a rendition of Bo Diddley's "I'm a Man," which complemented the band's satirical name.
Emerging during the height of the "Riot grrrl" era, Dickless exemplified the raw and unrefined spirit of grunge more authentically than many peers, offering a stark contrast to acts with more polished commercial appeal.
History
The founding members included Lisa Buckner on drums, Kelly Canary handling vocals, Jana McCall playing bass, and Kerry Green on guitar. Shortly after formation, Lisa Buckner was replaced by Lisa Smith from Atomic 61. Following several years of activity, Kelly Canary departed to establish the Teen Angels, with Lisa Smith joining that group subsequently. After Canary's exit, Sub Pop staff member Megan Jasper assumed vocal duties. Eventually, Jennie Trower succeeded Jana McCall as bassist.
Discography
Over their intermittent nine-year tenure, the band issued seven brief tracks—mostly lasting between one and two minutes—spread across seven separate releases. Although an Anthology compilation was planned, it never reached release.
Under the name Thee Dickless All Stars, the lineup included Mark Arm of Mudhoney providing vocals and Duane Bodenheimer from Derelicts on guitar. The track Lumber Jack also featured Mark Arm as vocalist.
Singles
- Saddle Tramp / I'm A Man 7" released by Sub Pop, catalog number SP59 (1990)
- Saddle Tramp / I'm A Man / Miniskirt Mob Maxi single issued by Tupelo Recording Company (1990)
- Sex God Tad 7" credited to Thee Dickless All-Stars, from Sub Pop, SP100 (1991)
- Lumber Jack / C-Word 7" released through Sub Pop, SP441 (1998)
Compilation appearances
- Live version of Saddle Tramp featured on the Sub Pop compilation The Grunge Years, SP112 (1991)
- Sweet Teeth included on C/Z Records compilation titled Teriyaki Asthma, Vols. I-V (1991)
- C-Word appeared on Up Records compilation Up Next, catalog UP60 (1998)
Compilation albums
- Dickless Anthology was scheduled for release by Sub Pop Records in 1998 but ultimately remained unreleased