Pansy Division

Pansy Division are one of the first queercore punk bands. They formed in California in 1992. Their first appearance came with the release of the Outpunk Records compilation Outpunk Dance Party, to which they contributed the song "I Can't Sleep". Since this time they have released many singles and LPs, generally on the independent record label Lookout! Records, then on Alternative Tentacles. Their current lineup is bassist Chris Freeman, rhythm guitarist Jon Ginoli, lead guitarist Patrick Goodwin and drummer Luis. Ginoli, Goodwin and Luis all sing on various tracks. Former drummer Dustin Donaldson left to form his own band I Am Spoonbender. Most of Pansy Division's songs tend to focus on various elements of gay life, particularly sex, usually in a humorous way. Although they have their critics, the band managed to bring queercore into the spotlight when they were chosen by Green Day to open for them during a nation wide tour of the U.S. Undoubtably, this was the first time many people were able to see a queer punk band performing live. Jon Ginoli and Chris Freeman appear in the documentary movie Queercore: A Punk-u-mentary by Scott Treleaven, and talk about being in a queer band. As well, Pansy Division performs live in the film.

Discography

Albums Singles
  • "Fem In A Black Leather Jacket"
  • "Touch My Joe Camel", "Homosapien", "Trash" on Lookout Records (1993)
  • "James Bondage" 7"
  • "Valentine's Day" 7"
  • "The Nine Inch Males" 7" EP on Lookout! Records (1994)
Compilations
  • "Bunnies" on Stars Kill Rock, Kill Rock Stars (1996)
  • "I Can Make You A Man" on Rocky Horror Punk Rock Show (2004)

External links

See also

Pansy Division

 

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