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American grunge band

Dickless Left to Right: Jana McCall, Kerry Green, Kelly Canary, Lisa Smith. Photo by Charles Peterson, 1991 Background information Origin Seattle, Washington, United States Genres Grunge, punk rock, funk rock, riot grrrl Years active 1989 (1989)-1998 Label Sub Pop Records Past members Kelly Canary[1] (vocals) Megan Jasper[1] (vocals) Jennie Trower (bass) Jana McCall[2] (bass) Kerry Green[1] (guitar) Lisa Smith (drums) Lisa Buckner[2] (drums)

**Dickless** was a [Seattle](/source/Seattle)-based [grunge](/source/Grunge) band[3][4] signed to Sub Pop records in 1990.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] Dickless is notable for their unique raspy/screamy vocal style.[5][6] During their first few years, their loud and abrasive sound was new and unusual for an all-female music group. Simultaneously, their short discography included song titles and a song cover, "[I'm a Man](/source/I'm_a_Man_(Bo_Diddley_song))" by [Bo Diddley](/source/Bo_Diddley), that were blatantly ironic given their abrasive sound and female members.[7] The band name itself is meant to be satire.[8] The group's period of activity coincided with the emerging "[Riot grrrl](/source/Riot_grrrl)" music culture.[9]

## History

The original lineup consisted of Lisa Buckner (drums), Kelly Canary (vocals), [Jana McCall](/source/Jana_McCall) (bass), Kerry Green (guitar). Lisa Buckner was soon replaced by Lisa Smith from Atomic 61 on drums.[10] After a few years, Kelly Canary quit to form the [Teen Angels](/source/Teen_Angels_(American_band)).[11] Lisa Smith would also join Teen Angels later. Sub Pop employee [Megan Jasper](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Megan_Jasper&action=edit&redlink=1) became the new vocalist after Kelly Canary's last show.[11] Jennie Trower eventually replaced Jana McCall on bass.

## Discography

The group had a relatively short discography during their sporadic nine-year existence. Their entire discography was seven short songs (most songs were between 1:00 to 2:00 minutes) spread across seven different releases (not counting the planned, but never released *Anthology* album).

Their release as *Thee Dickless All Stars* included [Mark Arm](/source/Mark_Arm) of [Mudhoney](/source/Mudhoney) on vocals and Duane Bodenheimer of [Derelicts](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Derelicts_(band)&action=edit&redlink=1) on guitar.[12] Their song *Lumber Jack* again included [Mark Arm](/source/Mark_Arm) of [Mudhoney](/source/Mudhoney) on vocals.

### Singles

- *Saddle Tramp / I'm A Man* 7" record from [Sub Pop Records](/source/Sub_Pop), *SP59* (1990)[13][14]

- *Saddle Tramp / I'm A Man / Miniskirt Mob* Maxi record from Tupelo Recording Company (1990)

- *Sex God Tad* 7" record (listed as artist *Thee Dickless All-Stars*) from [Sub Pop Records](/source/Sub_Pop), *SP100* (1991)[12][15]

- *Lumber Jack / C-Word* 7" record from [Sub Pop Records](/source/Sub_Pop), *SP441* (1998)[16]

### Compilation appearances

- *Saddle Tramp* (live version) from [Sub Pop Records](/source/Sub_Pop) Compilation [The Grunge Years](/source/The_Grunge_Years), *SP112* (1991)[17]

- *Sweet Teeth* from [C/Z Records](/source/C%2FZ_Records) Compilation album *Teriyaki Asthma, Vols. I-V* (1991)[18]

- *C-Word* from [Up Records](/source/Up_Records) Compilation album *Up Next*, *UP60* (1998)[19]

### Compilation albums

- *Dickless Anthology* from [Sub Pop Records](/source/Sub_Pop) (1998)[20] (not released)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-book_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-book_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-book_1-2) Mark Yarm (March 13, 2012). [*Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History of Grunge*](https://books.google.com/books?id=z-44p7V2TrUC&q=Dickless&pg=PA99). Three Rivers Press. pp. 187, 99, 185. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9780307464446](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9780307464446).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-myspace1_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-myspace1_2-1) ["Dickless myspace page"](http://www.myspace.com/dicklessseattle/photos/1879269#{%22ImageId%22%3A39117712}). *myspace.com* (photo). Retrieved May 12, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [Everett True](/source/Everett_True) (2009). [*Nirvana: The Biography*](https://books.google.com/books?id=fUV1mgkEmMQC&q=Dickless&pg=PA278). Da Capo Press. p. 278. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0786733903](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0786733903).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Wm. ["Miniskirt mob: Dickless"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131024170855/http://lamestainnorthwest.blogspot.com/2006/12/miniskirt-mob-dickless.html). *Lamestain HQ blog*. blogspot.com. Archived from [the original](http://lamestainnorthwest.blogspot.com/2006/12/miniskirt-mob-dickless.html) on October 24, 2013. It used to strike us as silly to see the term "grunge" applied to slick, carefully marketed, radio-ready bands like Stone Temple Pilots and Blind Melon, because Dickless embodied grunge better than perhaps any other band from that era, and nobody would consider them slick or ready for radio.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-philwest_5-0)** Phil West (January 19, 1996). ["music Recviews: TEEN ANGELS Daddy (SubPop)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130515020907/http://www.austinchronicle.com/music/1996-01-19/530478/). Austin Chronicle Corp. Archived from [the original](http://www.austinchronicle.com/music/1996-01-19/530478/) on May 15, 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Dickless myspace blog: Lisa's Dickless trivia"](http://www.myspace.com/dicklessseattle/blog/149250985). *myspace.com* (blog). July 27, 2006. Retrieved May 12, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** [Art Chantry](/source/Art_Chantry). ["perfect: dickless world"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120517143752/http://madamepickwickartblog.com/2011/06/perfect-dickless-world/). *madamepickwickartblog.com*. Archived from [the original](http://madamepickwickartblog.com/2011/06/perfect-dickless-world/) on May 17, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Mark Yarm (February 26, 2011). ["excerpt from interview with Kelly Canary"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063519/http://grungebook.tumblr.com/post/3525142871/i-was-at-this-bar-or-coffee-shop-in-san-francisco). *grungebook.tumblr.com*. tumblr.com. Archived from [the original](https://grungebook.tumblr.com/post/3525142871/i-was-at-this-bar-or-coffee-shop-in-san-francisco) on March 4, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Marisa Meltzer (February 15, 2010). [*Girl Power: The Nineties Revolution in Music*](https://books.google.com/books?id=-zqSn0jMJAQC&q=Dickless&pg=PA42). Macmillan. p. 42. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9781429933285](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781429933285).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Craig Joyce. ["Mr Epp and the Calculations "Probably the worst band in the world""](https://web.archive.org/web/20130515072857/http://www.mudhoney.net/sideprj/epp/). *mudhoney.net*. Archived from [the original](http://www.mudhoney.net/sideprj/epp/) on May 15, 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-bookTrue_11-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-bookTrue_11-1) [Everett True](/source/Everett_True) (2006). [*Nirvana: True Story*](https://books.google.com/books?id=H89kHhJR4-AC&q=Dickless). Music Sales Group. pp. Notes 4. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1844496402](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1844496402).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-myspace6258046_12-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-myspace6258046_12-1) ["Dickless myspace page"](http://www.myspace.com/dicklessseattle/photos/1879269#{%22ImageId%22%3A6258046}). *myspace.com* (press release). Retrieved May 12, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-subpop1_13-0)** ["Dickless / Saddle Tramp / Im A Man - SP059"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130121145713/http://www.subpop.com/releases/dickless/singles/saddle_tramp_im_a_man). *subpop.com*. [Sub Pop](/source/Sub_Pop) Records. Archived from [the original](http://www.subpop.com/releases/dickless/singles/saddle_tramp_im_a_man) on January 21, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Dickless I'm A Man"](http://www.pettediscographies.com/subpop/sp59.asp). *Petite Discographies*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-subpop100_15-0)** ["Dickless All-Stars / Sex God Tad+ 3 - SP100"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130121125546/http://www.subpop.com/releases/dickless_all_stars/singles/sex_god_tad_3). *subpop.com*. [Sub Pop Records](/source/Sub_Pop). Archived from [the original](http://www.subpop.com/releases/dickless_all_stars/singles/sex_god_tad_3) on January 21, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-subpop5_16-0)** ["Dickless / C-Word / Lumber Jack - SP441"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130404053809/http://www.subpop.com/releases/dickless/singles/c_word_lumber_jack). *www.subpop.com*. Subpop. Archived from [the original](http://www.subpop.com/releases/dickless/singles/c_word_lumber_jack) on April 4, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-subpop2_17-0)** ["Various Artists / The Grunge Years - SP112"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130125044341/http://www.subpop.com/releases/various_artists/full_lengths/the_grunge_years). *subpop.com*. [Sub Pop Records](/source/Sub_Pop). Archived from [the original](http://www.subpop.com/releases/various_artists/full_lengths/the_grunge_years) on January 25, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-mb_18-0)** ["Teriyaki Asthma, Vols. I-V"](http://musicbrainz.org/release/2a1fd126-e1ce-4f15-b427-882d99ca28fb). *musicbrainz.org*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-upnext_19-0)** ["UP #060 , Up Next compilation"](https://web.archive.org/web/20040804073844/http://www.uprecords.com/discography/060/). *www.uprecords.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.uprecords.com/discography/060/) on August 4, 2004.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-subpop4_20-0)** ["Dickless / Anthology - SBL-80059"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080430112110/http://www.subpop.com/releases/dickless/full_lengths/anthology). *www.subpop.com*. Subpop. Archived from [the original](http://www.subpop.com/releases/dickless/full_lengths/anthology) on April 30, 2008.

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