Neo Boys
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Defunct | 1983 |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon , United States |
| Products | Punk rock music, EPs, live albums, compilations |
Neo Boys was a punk rock group originating from Portland, Oregon, active between 1978 and 1983. Known as Portland's inaugural all-female punk ensemble, Neo Boys attracted recognition for their politically charged and feminist-themed songwriting. Hannah Lew of Grass Widow acknowledged their impact on confronting restrictive gender norms within the music industry.
History
Prior to establishing Neo Boys, Kim Kincaid, K.T. Kincaid, and Jennifer LoBianco were members of Formica and the Bitches, a band that dissolved after only a few performances.
The primary members consisted of Kim Kincaid on vocals, K.T. Kincaid handling bass duties, Jennifer LoBianco playing guitar, and Pat Baum on drums. Following Jennifer LoBianco’s exit, Carol Steinel took over guitar responsibilities from 1979 to 1980, succeeded by Meg Hentges in 1980. Jennifer subsequently created Randy and the Randies before moving to Los Angeles.
Neo Boys regularly shared the stage with The Wipers, served as the opening act for Nico, and performed their first shows alongside Television. Their initial gigs were predominantly hosted in basements, college venues, and art galleries. As one of the earliest all-female punk outfits in Portland, they distinguished themselves within a predominantly male scene.
The band was highlighted in Northwest Passage: The Birth of Portland's DIY Culture, emphasizing their contribution to the independent music scene in Portland.
EPs
- Crumbling Myths (1982, independently released)
- Neo Boys (1980, released on Greg Sage's Trap Records), featuring "Never Comes Down", "Give Me the Message", and "Rich Man’s Dream"
Compilations/Live
- 10/29/79 (1979, live album including performances by The Wipers and Sado-Nation)
- Sooner or Later (2013, double CD issued by K Records/Mississippi Records)
Documentary
- Northwest Passage: The Birth of Portland's DIY Culture