The Queers

USA, 1982–now

New Hampshire pop-punk band formed in 1982 by Joe 'Queer' King, combining Ramones-style guitar with Beach Boys vocal harmony. They were among the core acts on Lookout! Records in the 1990s.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced The Queers and 1 artist The Queers influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced The Queers?

• Ramones — The Queers modelled themselves so closely on the Ramones that their 'Don't Back Down' was called the best Ramones album the Ramones never made.
• The Beach Boys — The Queers welded Ramones buzz to Beach Boys-style vocal harmonies, a defining part of their pop-punk sound.

Which artists did The Queers influence?

• blink-182 — blink-182 count the Queers among their named influences, part of the Lookout!-era pop-punk they grew from.