The Dicks emerged during the halcyon days of Austin, Texas, USA punk. The scene centered around the local dive bar Raul's frequented by local freaks, artists, and soon-to-be punk rockers. The band was the creation of Gary Floyd, a 26 year old from Palestine, Texas who had been a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War and was openly, flamboyantly gay. Although he was advertising The Dicks before they were even an actual band, Floyd soon joined forces with three "terrorist thugs" to complete the group: guitarist Glen Taylor...
These are photos from concerts where The Dicks played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Black Flag / Redd Kross / The Dicks / Nip Drivers Jul 23, 1983 Los Angeles, California, United States Uploaded by Evan Rude
Black Flag / The Flesh Eaters / The Dicks / Saccharine Trust Jul 22, 1983 Los Angeles, California, United States Uploaded by Evan Rude
Black Flag / The Dicks / The Nig-Heist / The Authorties / Straw Dogs / Vacant Apr 14, 1983 Sacramento, California, United States Uploaded by Sacramento Shows
MDC / Tales of Terror / The Dicks / Authorities / Social Revenge Mar 19, 1983 Sacramento, California, United States Uploaded by Sacramento Shows
