Dicks

Dicks (often credited as The Dicks) are an American punk band formed in Austin, Texas, in the early 1980s, fronted by vocalist Gary Floyd. They are known for incendiary political lyrics and early hardcore releases.

Gary Floyd is the band's lead vocalist. The band emerged from the Austin, Texas punk scene. The single "Hate the Police" and the album Kill From the Heart (released on SST) are frequently cited in contemporaneous coverage.

DeBaser's reviews present the Dicks as an incendiary Austin punk band led by Gary Floyd, mixing furious hardcore with explicitly political lyrics. Kill From the Heart and the single "Hate the Police" are highlighted. Reviews praise the band's raw energy and confrontational stance.

For:Fans of early-1980s political punk and hardcore; listeners interested in Austin/Texas punk history.