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How The Stranglers Kickstarted Icelandic Punk
On the 45th anniversary of the release of The Stranglers’ groundbreaking album, Black and White, we look back at the impact of their press tour and concert in Iceland in May of 1978.
These Underrated Punk Bands Should Be Way More Popular
Tired of seeing the same names in every list of punk bands out there? Here are some overlooked and underrated punk bands from the first wave of American punk rock that deserve more recognition.
5 Midwest Punk Bands Who Pushed the Boundaries of Hardcore
While some early 1980’s punk bands stuck to the original hardcore formula, these Midwest punk bands went beyond the boundaries of hardcore to create something unique.
Strange Reaction examines the historical and ongoing impact of punk rock and other underground music subcultures.
The Damned – History, Members, Songs & Fun Facts
The Damned were one of the first punk bands in the UK and they soon gained recognition for their raw, energetic sound and provocative onstage antics. They released their debut single “New Rose” in October 1976, which is often cited as the first true punk rock single.
Buzzcocks – History, Members, Songs & Fun Facts
Buzzcocks are a first-wave English punk rock band formed in Bolton, England in 1976 by the late singer-songwriter-guitarist Pete Shelley and singer-songwriter Howard Devoto.
The Stranglers – History, Members, Songs & Fun Facts
The Stranglers are an English punk rock band who formed in Guildford, Surrey, in 1974. The band originally consisted of bassist/vocalist Jean-Jacques Burnel, keyboardist Dave Greenfield, drummer Jet Black, and guitarist/vocalist Hugh Cornwell.