Jay Adelberg filled in on drums, performing on the live album Shout at the Queers ; their 1994 cover version of the Ramones ‘ 1977 album Rocket to Russia (released as part of Selfless Records ‘ Ramones covers album series ); and “Blabbermouth”, their contribution to the 1994 Ben Weasel-curated…
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The recording for the band’s next album, 1994’s Beat Off , was scheduled to take place partway through a U.S. tour, but O’Neill was once again sidelined by addiction. The Queers instead recruited Screeching Weasel drummer Dan Panic , and also added his bandmate Dan Vapid as a second guitarist.…
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In 1985, Joe formed a new version of the band with DMZ guitarist J. J. Rassler, bassist Kevin Kecy, and drummer Hugh O’Neill. The band broke up again in 1989 after King bought a restaurant, but the next year were re-formed by King and O’Neill, with Sean Rowley on rhythm…
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The 1981–1982 original line-up rehearsed in Tulu’s basement but never publicly performed. Their earliest songs were cover songs by the Dave Clark Five , the Monkees , and the Ramones . In 1982 Joe Queer, Tulu, and Wimpy were hanging out and listening to punk rock records that Joe had…
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The Queers were formed in 1981 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire . The original line-up consisted of guitarist/vocalist Joe “Queer” King, bassist Tulu, and drummer Wimpy Rutherford. Tulu introduced Joe Queer and Wimpy Rutherford to The Ramones in 1976 but it would be another five years before they formed the Queers…
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