Punk rock trio, The Dollyrots, have shared their take on Lesley Gore’s feminist classic, “You Don’t Own Me.” The cover was conceived by labelmate, Brian Ray (Etta James, Paul McCartney), who co-produced and contributed guitar parts to the track. It arrives just under a month before the band hit the road for a live run, with Bowling For Soup, and Don’t Panic, culminating in a set at Vans Warped Tour in Orlando, FL.
Stream “You Don’t Own Me” here: https://orcd.co/dollyrotsyoudontownme
Find tickets here: https://the-dollyrots.myshopify.com/pages/tour
Watch the visual clip here: https://youtube.com/shorts/KyOsaAfXD08
“The song is an anthem for female empowerment, about willing to be defiant in the face of something that’s just plain wrong. Sadly, it’s still just as timely as when Lesley sang it over 60 years ago,” shared singer/bassist Kelly Ogden.
With their signature mix of sugar-rush melodies, punk grit, and bubblegum sneer, The Dollyrots breathe new fire into Lesley Gore’s classic “You Don’t Own Me.” It’s part candy-coated chaos, part fist-in-the-air rebellion—hook-laden guitars collide with Kelly Ogden’s unmistakable voice, equal parts sweet and savage. More than a cover, it’s a technicolor punk anthem that channels the band’s playful heart and fearless bite—reminding us that freedom and fun can both be loud.
In addition, a limited-edition evergreen vinyl 7-inch single featuring the high-energy original track “Get On This Ride” and “You Don’t Own Me” is out now. The vinyl and an exclusive bundle—including the 7-inch, a t-shirt, and a sticker—are available exclusively at The Dollyrots Store (https://www.dollyrots.com/) and on tour while supplies last.
Fronted by Kelly Ogden (bass/vocals) and Luis Cabezas (guitar/vocals), with Simon Hancock on drums, The Dollyrots continue to deliver their infectious blend of attitude, melody, and heart that has become their signature sound.
Tour Dates
Bowling For Soup, The Dollyrots, and Don’t Panic:
November 6 – Tipitina’s, New Orleans, LA
November 7 – Mars Music Hall, Huntsville, AL
November 8 – The Hall, Little Rock, AR
November 9 – The Mill & Mine, Knoxville, TN
November 10 – The EARL, Atlanta, GA
November 11 – The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC
The Dollyrots and Don’t Panic:
November 12 – FIVE, Jacksonville, FL
November 14 – Crowbar, Tampa, FL
November 15 – Respectable Street, West Palm Beach, FL
Vans Warped Tour 2025
November 16 – Orlando, FL
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