The Dik Van Dykes
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Defunct | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Hamilton, Ontario , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
The Dik Van Dykes were a six-member garage punk ensemble originating from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, active between 1985 and 1989.
Their discography includes two albums released through the Og Records label: Nobody Likes...The Dik Van Dykes (1987) and Waste Mor Vinyl (1989). Prior to these, they issued a limited independent cassette titled Live At the Gown and Gavel. Their sound was characterized by witty critiques of regional and Canadian themes, with popular tracks such as "Curling", "Birthday Song", and "Adult Gumby". The group received significant rotation on college radio stations, notably McMaster University's CFMU-FM 93.3 and Memorial University of Newfoundland's CHMR 93.5.
In 1988, they served as opening act for the Ramones during three performances and shared stages with well-known acts including Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, UIC, Wetspots, Heimlich Maneuver, and Deja Voodoo.
During the 1990s, Mike "Dik" Johnson became part of Sarah Hodgson's band Sinister Dude Ranch, which later adopted the name "I Love My Shih Tzu". Their debut release featured a cover of the Dik Van Dykes' song "Too Much Like Fun". This group ultimately dissolved in the early 2000s.