built following in Eugene’s counterculture

The Daddies sought to differentiate themselves from other Northwest rock bands of the era by having a horn section, featuring outlandish stage theatrics, and encouraging their audiences to dance. As Perry spoke of the Daddies’ ideology, “It was our way of saying ‘screw you’ [to alternative rock ‘phoniness’] … we wanted to have fun, outrageously have a good blast without even thinking about it”. Nonetheless, by the end of 1989, the Daddies had built a strong and loyal following within Eugene’s counterculture , frequently selling out show and gathering critical acclaim.”