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45th Anniversary of The Dickies' debut "The Incredible Shrinking Dickies"

The Incredible Shrinking Dickies is the debut studio album by the California punk band The Dickies.
The Incredible Shrinking Dickies is the debut studio album by the California punk band The Dickies.A&M Records
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by Jessica Paxton

February 24, 2024

This week we’re saying Happy 45th Birthday to California pop-punk legends The Dickies. Sometimes called “the clown princes of punk” – The Dickies are known for their catchy melodies, clever lyrics, and sizzlin’ guitar attacks! The Dickies’ signature sound – coined “bubble-gum punk” -- is showcased in their debut album The Incredible Shrinking Dickies – released 45 years ago in February 1979. We’ll be spinning tracks from the album, along with a great mix of classic new wave and post-punk songs.

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