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Nasty Facts
4,021 listeners
Nasty Facts were a NY power pop/punk group with a female singer that released one scarce, collectable, excellent 3-song EP, "Drive My … read moreNasty Facts were a NY power pop/punk group with a female singer that released one scarce, collectable, excellent 3-song EP, "Drive My Car," in 1981. One of the great NY punk bands that the history books forgot. "Drive M… read moreNasty Facts were a NY power pop/punk group with a female singer that released one scarce, collectable, excellent 3-song EP, "Drive My Car," in 1981. One of the great NY punk bands that the history books forgot. "Drive My Car" also appeared on the Incognito Records compilati… read more -
Fast Cars
5,206 listeners
Fast Cars were formed in 1977 by Stuart Murray and his brother Steven at school in Swinton, Manchester. They played Pop-Punk, their origina… read moreFast Cars were formed in 1977 by Stuart Murray and his brother Steven at school in Swinton, Manchester. They played Pop-Punk, their original line up was ;Steven Murray vocals (and main songwriter) Hyden Jones on lead, Stuart on Bass and … read moreFast Cars were formed in 1977 by Stuart Murray and his brother Steven at school in Swinton, Manchester. They played Pop-Punk, their original line up was ;Steven Murray vocals (and main songwriter) Hyden Jones on lead, Stuart on Bass and Tony Dyson on drums. After about 6 months Hyden left and Cra… read more -
The Shivvers
10,667 listeners
The Shivvers were a power pop band from Milwaukee, active from 1978 to 1982. They had their roots in the 60s music, but their future was in the newborn eighties. They were more new wavey than punk but retained from the latter a sense of urgency that could be heard in their sole single "Teen … read more -
Pezband
4,740 listeners
Before the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering C… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and h… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and harmony-drenched pop-rock on three critically-acclaimed album… read more -
The Carpettes
10,878 listeners
The Carpettes were a Mod / Punk band from Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, England, formed in 1977, who released two albums on "Begg… read moreThe Carpettes were a Mod / Punk band from Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, England, formed in 1977, who released two albums on "Beggars Banquet Records" and recorded two Peel sessions. They split up in 1981, but reformed in 1… read moreThe Carpettes were a Mod / Punk band from Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, England, formed in 1977, who released two albums on "Beggars Banquet Records" and recorded two Peel sessions. They split up in 1981, but reformed in 1996. The band was formed in 1977 by Neil Thompson (vocals, g… read more -
Protex
12,399 listeners
In 1977, four schoolfriends formed the Incredibly Boring Band and did a few gigs playing covers of Thin Lizzy and Dr Feelgood songs. Howeve… read moreIn 1977, four schoolfriends formed the Incredibly Boring Band and did a few gigs playing covers of Thin Lizzy and Dr Feelgood songs. However, they were soon smitten by the punk bug and decided that they wanted to play energic pop like th… read moreIn 1977, four schoolfriends formed the Incredibly Boring Band and did a few gigs playing covers of Thin Lizzy and Dr Feelgood songs. However, they were soon smitten by the punk bug and decided that they wanted to play energic pop like the Buzzcocks and the Ramones. So they started to write their … read more -
Modernettes
4,008 listeners
The Modernettes were a popular punk band that formed in Vancouver around 1980. Members of the trio were guitarist John "Buck Cherry&qu… read moreThe Modernettes were a popular punk band that formed in Vancouver around 1980. Members of the trio were guitarist John "Buck Cherry" Armstrong, bassist Mary Jo Kopechne, and drummer John "Jughead" McAdams. All of the … read moreThe Modernettes were a popular punk band that formed in Vancouver around 1980. Members of the trio were guitarist John "Buck Cherry" Armstrong, bassist Mary Jo Kopechne, and drummer John "Jughead" McAdams. All of the members added vocals to the performances. Many music critics… read more -
The Stiffs
5,417 listeners
The Stiffs were a mod / punk / power pop band from late 70s and early 80s. A name unfamiliar to most, so let me elucidate. Hailing from Bla… read moreThe Stiffs were a mod / punk / power pop band from late 70s and early 80s. A name unfamiliar to most, so let me elucidate. Hailing from Blackburn in Lancashire, they started gigging in 1977 although it would be 1980 before they secured a… read moreThe Stiffs were a mod / punk / power pop band from late 70s and early 80s. A name unfamiliar to most, so let me elucidate. Hailing from Blackburn in Lancashire, they started gigging in 1977 although it would be 1980 before they secured a recording contract. A trifle late, as their style (at least… read more -
Viletones
3,306 listeners
The Viletones were a Canadian punk band from Toronto, led by Steven Leckie, a.k.a. "Nazi Dog" or "Dog" on vocals. Other… read moreThe Viletones were a Canadian punk band from Toronto, led by Steven Leckie, a.k.a. "Nazi Dog" or "Dog" on vocals. Other members from the original lineup were Freddie Pompeii, (some sources list him as Frederick DePasq… read moreThe Viletones were a Canadian punk band from Toronto, led by Steven Leckie, a.k.a. "Nazi Dog" or "Dog" on vocals. Other members from the original lineup were Freddie Pompeii, (some sources list him as Frederick DePasquale) on guitar/vocals; Chris Paputts, a.k.a. "Chris Ha… read more -
Tranzmitors
4,312 listeners
Featuring members of such Vancouver stalwarts as the New Town Animals, the Parallels and the Smugglers, the Tranzmitors came together to fi… read moreFeaturing members of such Vancouver stalwarts as the New Town Animals, the Parallels and the Smugglers, the Tranzmitors came together to fill a void in the Vancouver rock n roll scene, injecting it with a razor-edged, twin guitar attack. View wikiFeaturing members of such Vancouver stalwarts as the New Town Animals, the Parallels and the Smugglers, the Tranzmitors came together to fill a void in the Vancouver rock n roll scene, injecting it with a razor-edged, twin guitar attack. View wiki