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Pansy Division is a rock band that was a founding example of the queercore genre. The band formed in San Francisco, California in 1992.
<p>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". They have released many singles and LPs, mainly on the independent record label Lookout! Records and on Alternative Tentacles.
<p>Their current lineup consists of bassist Chris Freeman, rhythm guitarist Jon Ginoli, lead guitarist Joel Reader and drummer Luis Illades. Ginoli, Goodwin and Luis all contribute vocals. Former drummer Dustin Donaldson left to form his own band I Am Spoonbender. Former lead guitarist Patrick Goodwin left the band in 2003.
<p>Most of Pansy Division's songs focus on various aspects of gay life, especially sex, usually in a humorous way. The band brought queercore into the spotlight when they were chosen by Green Day to open for them during a national tour of the U.S. For many people...
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