On this date in 1982, Husker Du released their debut studio album, Everything Falls Apart. No singles were released from the album. The Minneapolis, Minnesota band initially gained attention as a hardcore punk band but their music slowed down with time. They disbanded in 1987. The Minneapolis scene also produced The Replacements and The Suburbs.
Wikipedia: Husker Du
Blogload: Husker Du - Everything Falls Apart - streetunderground.blogspot.com
Paul Westerberg of The Replacements turns 49 today.
The Replacements, clockwise from bottom left: Paul Westerberg, Chris Mars, Bob Stinson and Tommy Stinson.
Wikipedia: The Replacements
A fansite: twintone.com/mats
Video: The Replacements - I'll Be You (1989) - youtube
Blogload: The Replacements - Hootenanny - diskogs.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Belle Stars released their sixth single, "Sign Of The Times". It was backed by "Madness". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #3 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London all-girl new wave band formed when The Bodysnatchers disbanded. Sarah Jane Owen, Stella Barker, Penny Leyton and Miranda Joyce were The Bodysnatchers who formed the new band. The Belle Stars disbanded in 1986 after one album. They have occasionally reunited to perform.
Wikipedia: The Belle Stars
A Fansite: thebellestars.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
Video: The Belle Stars - Sign Of The Times - on Top Of The Pops - 1983 - youtube
Blogload: The Belle Stars - debut album - rho-xs.blogspot.com
Robert Quine of Richard Hell and The Voidoids would have turned 66 today. He died of a heroin overdose on June 5, 2004. 
The Voidoids, left to right: Ivan Julian, Robert Quine,
Richard Hell and Marc Bell (later known as Marky Ramone)
Wikipedia: Richard Hell and The Voidoids
Video: Richard Hell and The Voidoids - Blank Generation (1977) - youtube
Blogload: Richard Hell and The Voidoids - Blank Generation - rockgoster.blogspot.com
Patti Smith turns 62 today!
Wikipedia: Patti Smith
Official Website: pattismith.net
Video: Patti Smith - Free Money - live - 1978 - youtube
Blogload: Patti Smith - Radio Ethiopia - sircharliepalmer.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Three O'Clock released their debut EP, Baroque Hoedown. It was a five song record that contained "With A Cantaloupe Girlfriend", "I Go Wild", "Marjorie Tells Me", "Sorry" and "As Real As Real". No singles were released from the EP. The band began life as The Salvation Army and released a record under that name but was forced to change their name by the real Salvation Army. The Los Angeles power pop band lasted until 1988. Their Salvation Army debut album was later re-released under the name Befour Three O'Clock and retitled Happen Happened.
Wikipedia: The Three O'Clock
Myspace: myspace.com/thethreeoclock
Not Baroque Hoedown but...
Blogload: Befour Three O'Clock - Happen Happened - apoxonrox.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Unknowns released their debut EP, Dream Sequence. It was a six song release, The Los Angeles power pop band released one album and an EP before first disbanding in 1982. They re-formed in 1990, performed, released a new album and have continued on since then without founder Bruce Joyner.
Blogload: The Unknowns - Dream Sequence - drfaustroll.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Suburbs released their second full-length album, Credit In Heaven. It was a double album. It contained the single, "Music For Boys". The post punk/new wave band hailed from Minneapolis, Minnesota, the same playground as Husker Du and The Replacements. They released three albums, two EP's and several singles before disbanding in 1987. They have re-formed on several occasions since.
Wikipedia: The Suburbs
Not Credit In Heaven but...
Blogload: The Suburbs - "Tape Your Wife To The Ceiling" from Credit In Heaven - littlehits.com
On this date in 1980, Department S released their debut single, "Is Vic There?". It was backed by "Solid Gold Easy Action". The single was re-released in 1981 with a different B side, "Put All The Crosses In The Right Boxes", and the single reached the #22 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London new wave band, during its short lived career released three singles and no albums until a 2003 compilation, Sub-Stance, was released. The department was closed in 1981. They released new material in 2007 without, of course, lead singer Vaughan Toulouse who died in 1991 of complications from AIDS.
Wikipedia: Department S
Myspace: www.myspace.com/departments
Video: Department S - Is Vic There? - on Top Of The Pops - 1981 - youtube
Blogload: Department S - Is Vic There? - a compilation - commercialzone.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Scritti Politti released their second EP, Work In Progress. It was a four song offering of recordings from Peel Sessions. The tracks were "Messthetics", "Hegemony", "Scritlocks Door" and "OPEC-Immac". The Leeds, England post-punk band was founded by Welsh-born Green Gartside. He was its only permanent member. The band continues on.
Wikipedia: Scritti Politti
Blogload: Scritti Politti - Work In Progress - and more - anniesanimal.blogspot.com
On this date in 1977, The Dils released their second single. They called it 198 Seconds Of The Dils. The A side was "Class War". The B side was "Mr. Big". The Carlsbad, California punk band was led by brothers Tony and Chip Kinman and a number of different drummers. They were extremely influential on the Los Angeles punk scene. While neither song appeared on an album by their breakup in 1980, the songs have appeared on a couple of Dils compilations since then. Brothers Chip and Tony Kinman went on to form cowpunk band Rank & File.
Wikipedia: The Dils
Blogload: 198 Seconds Of The Dils - kbdrecords.com
On this date in 1977, The Last released their debut single, "She Don't Know Why I'm Here". It was backed by "Bombing Of London". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, L.A. Explosion!, though they were re-worked. The Los Angeles power pop is still performing and recording.
Wikipedia: The Last
Blogload: The Last - She Don't Know Why I'm Here - 7 inch (both sides) - goingthroughthemotions1.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Fad Gadget released their eighth single, "For Whom The Bell Tolls". It was backed by "Love Parasite". Both tracks appeared on their third album, Under The Flag. The London, England avant-garde band was actually Frank Tovey and an ever-changing group of musicians. Fad Gadget broke up in 1984. Frank Tovey passed away April 3, 2002.
Wikipedia: Fad Gadget
Official Website: fadgadget.co.uk
Video: Fad Gadget - For Whom The Bell Tolls - live - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Fad Gadget - Under The Flag – systemsofromance.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Crass released their second album, Stations Of The Crass. It was a double album consisting of three studio sides and one live side. No singles were released from the album. The album reached the #1 spot on the U.K. indie albums chart. The Essex, England punk band lasted until 1984.
Wikipedia: Crass
Unofficial Website: southern.com/southern/label/CRC
Blogload: Crass - Stations Of The Crass - x-ska-punk-x.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, The Pork Dukes released their second album, Pink Pork. It contained the singles, "Bend & Flush" and "Telephone Masturbator". The London punk band's lyrical content made Sex Pistols look tame in comparison. They disbanded in 1979 after two albums and several singles. The drummer, Bonk, went on to join The Rezillos (as Rocky Rhythm). They re-formed in 2002.
Wikipedia: The Pork Dukes
Official Website: porkdukes.com
Not Pink Pork but...
Blogload: The Pork Dukes - All The Filth - a compilation - punkfriction.blogspot.com
In December of 1982, A Certain Ratio released their fourth album, I'd Like To See You Again. It contained the single, "Guess Who?". The Manchester, England post-punk band recorded on the Legendary Factory Records label along with Joy Division, New Order, The Durutti Column, etc. They still record and perform.
Wikipedia: A Certain Ratio
Official Website: acrmcr.com
Blogload: A Certain Ratio - I'd Like To See You Again - cdlandia2.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Cleaners From Venus offered their third long play release, Midnight Cleaners. As was their normal routine, this was a cassette-only release. There were no singles released from the cassette. The Colchester, England post punk/pop band has not released any new material since 1993 but guitarist/vocalist Martin newell is still active.
Blogload: The Cleaners From Venus - Midnight Cleaners - barfoutdolls.blogspot.com
In December of 1981, Mental As Anything released their eighth single, "Berserk Warriors". It was backed by "L'Amour No More". The A side appeared on their third album, Cats & Dogs. The B side was a non-LP track. The album was only released in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. An album for U.S. and European audiences entitled If You Leave, Can I Come Too? would be released later with many of the same tracks as Cats & Dogs. The new wave band's members hail from New Zealand and Australia. They are still active.
Wikipedia: Mental As Anything
Official Website: mentals.com.au
Video: Mental As Anything - Berserk Warriors - on Countdown - 1981 - youtube
Blogload: Mental As Anything - Cats & Dogs - ozblogdownunder.blogspot.com
Youth (born Martin Glover) of Killing Joke turns 48 today!
Killing Joke, left to right:
Jaz Coleman, Paul Ferguson, Geordie Walker and Youth Glover.
Wikipedia: Killing Joke
Official Website: killingjoke.com
Video: Killing Jokes - Love Like Blood - on Top Of The Pops - 1985 - youtube
Blogload: Killing Joke - Live in Toronto, Canada - 1982 - noisejunkie.blogspot.com
In December of 1979, Squire released their fourth single, "The Face Of Youth Today". It was backed by "I Know A Girl". Neither track appeared on their only album while intact, Get Smart. The Woking, England mod revivalists came from the same town as The Jam. They disbanded in 1985 with several singles but just one album to their credit.
Blogload: Squire - Something Old Something New Something Borrowed... - the official Squire Fan Club album - contains alternate versions of both sides of this single - ustedville.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, The Records released their debut single, "Starry Eyes". It was backed by "Paint Her Face". The A side appeared on their debut album, Shades In Bed, though it was re-recorded for the album. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #56 spot on the U.S. singles chart. The London power pop band broke up in 1982. Singer John Wicks tried to recapture the magic under the name John Wicks and The Records and they have released a few albums.
Wikipedia: The Records
Official Website: therecords.com
Video: The Records - Starry Eyes - on TV - 1979 - youtube
Blogload: The Records - debut album - digivinyltal.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Special A.K.A. released their first single after the split of The Specials (when Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Neville Staples left to form Fun Boy Three). The A side was "The Boiler". The B side was an instrumental version called "Theme From The Boiler". Joining them was Rhoda Dakar, ex-member of The Bodysnatchers. This was not their first release under the name Special A.K.A. The band that was to become The Specials released their first record, "Gangsters" (a split 45 with The Selecter), under the name The Special A.K.A. back in 1979. Neither side of "The Boiler" single appeared on an album. The single reached the #35 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The ska band formed in Coventry, England.
Blogload: The Best Of 2 Tone - includes "The Boiler" by The Special A.K.A. - noisejunkie.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Boomtown Rats released their fourth album, Mondo Bongo. It contained the singles, "Banana Republic" (#3 U.K), "Up All Night" and "The Elephant's Graveyard" (#26 U.K.). "Banana Republic" was a different version than the single version. The album reached the #6 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The Dublin, Ireland punk/new wave band disbanded in 1986 after six albums.
Wikipedia: The Boomtown Rats
Official Website: boomtownrats.co.uk
Blogload: The Boomtown Rats - Mondo Bongo - historyofthe80s.blogspot.com
Annie Lennox of Eurythmics and The Tourists turns 54 today.
Eurythmics, left to right: Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox
Wikipedia: The Tourists
Video: The Tourists - Blind Among the Flowers, So Good To Be Back Home Again and I Only Want To Be With You - on TV - 1980 - youtube
Blogload: The Tourists - Greatest Hits - jukebox-jp.blogspot.com
Wikipedia: Eurythmics
Official Website: eurythmics.com
Video: Eurythmics - Here Comes The Rain Again - on The Tube - 1984 - youtube
Blogload: Eurythmics - The Ultimate Collection - ifeelthemusic.blogspot.com
Robin Campbell of UB40 turns 54 today!
Wikipedia: UB40
Official Website: ub40.co.uk
Video: UB40 - Food For Thought (1980) - youtube
Blogload: The Best Of UB40 - Volumes 1 & 2 - sanjose72.blogspot.com
Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight) - The Ramones (1987)
Shane MacGowan of The Nipple Erectors/Nips and The Pogues turns 51 today. 
Wikipedia: Nipple Erectors
A Fansite: pages.cs.wisc.edu/~mroman
Video: The Nips - Infatuation - live - 1979 - youtube
Blogload: The Nips - Only The End Of The Beginning - live - asfm.blogspot.com
Wikipedia: The Pogues
Official Website: pogues.com
Video: The Pogues - Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah (1989) - youtube
Blogload: The Very Best Of The Pogues - needscreated.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Stranglers released their twentieth single, "European Female". It was backed by "Savage Breast". The A side appeared on their seventh studio album, Feline, where it was fully titled "The European Female (In Celebration Of). The B side was a non-LP track which was added as a bonus track to the album when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #9 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Surrey, England punk/post punk band is still performing and recording, though without original lead singer, Hugh Cornwell, who left in 1990.
Wikipedia: The Stranglers
Official Website: stranglers.net
Video: The Stranglers - European Female - on The Tube - 1983 - youtube
Blogload: The Stranglers - Feline - historyofthe80s.blogspot.com
On this date in 1975, Punk Magazine released its debut issue. The New York based magazine ran until 1979. It was relaunched a few years ago.
Wikipedia: Punk Magazine
Official Website: punkmagazine.com
On this date in 1978, Jilted John released his only album, True Love Stories. It contained the singles, "Jilted John" (#4 U.K.), "The Birthday Kiss" and "True Love". Jilted John's real name was Graham Fellows. The Manchester, England actor, comedian and sometimes musician also performed later under the name Graham Fellows.
Wikipedia: Graham Fellows
Blogload: Jilted John - True Love Stories - commercialzone.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Wall Of Voodoo released their second single, "Ring Of Fire". It was backed by a live track called "The Morricone Themes" which was a medley of songs. The A side had originally appeared on their 1980 self-titled debut EP but this single was a re-mixed version. The Los Angeles post-punk/new wave band disbanded in 1988.
Wikipedia: Wall Of Voodoo
Official Website: wallofvoodoo.net
Video: Wall Of Voodoo - Ring Of Fire - on TV - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Wall Of Voodoo - Ring Of Fire - 12 inch (both sides) - mutant-sounds.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, D-Day released their second single, "Right To Know". It was backed by "Your History Complete". Neither track appeared on an album. The Austin, Texas new wave band released two singles and an album before disbanding in 1983.
Blogload: D-Day - Right To Know - 7 inch (both sides) - vinylgoldmine.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, New Order released their third single, "Everything's Gone Green". It was backed by "Mesh" and "Cries And Whispers". None of the tracks appeared on a regular album but all three appeared on their five song EP, 1981-1982. The A side had also previously appeared as the B side of their previous single, "Procession". The Manchester, England post-punk/new wave band rose from the ashes of Joy Division, changing their name to New Order after the suicide of singer Ian Curtis. The band continues on despite the departure of Gillian Gilbert in 2005 and Peter Hook in 2007.
Wikipedia: New Order
Official Website: neworder.cc
Video: New Order - Everything's Gone Green - live - 1981 - youtube
Blogload: New Order - 1981-1982 - radiomelasudas-beaumarchais.blogspot.com
On this date in 2002, Joe Strummer of The Clash died of a heart attack. 
The Clash, left to right:
Nicky "Topper" Headon, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Joe Strummer
Wikipedia: The Clash
Official Website: theclashonline.com
Video: The Clash - White Riot - live - 1978 - youtube
Blogload: The Clash - live albums - bloodyrevolutions.blogspot.com
Here are a few more videos for you guys to watch over the holidays.
The Sound Of Young Scotland is the story of FAST/PopAural, Postcard Records and the bands and people associated with the Scottish Post-Punk period.
Bands such as Scars, Orange Juice, Josef K, The Go Betweens, Aztec Camera, Altered Images and more.
Video: MySpace.com - the sound of young scotland - www.myspace.com/thesoundofyoungscotland
Also check out...
BBC Scotland documentary about pop music in Scotland, from 1980 to present day.
Video: Caledonia Dreamin'
On this date in 1982, The Wake released their debut album, Harmony. There were no singles released from the album. The band was formed by Gerard McInulty, formerly of Altered Images. The Glasgow, Scotland post punk band released four albums before disbanding in 1995.
Wikipedia: The Wake
Blogload: The Wake - Harmony - plaka-plaka.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, The Germs released their debut album, (GI). It would be their only album. It contained the single, "Lexicon Devil". GI was the secret name the band used to book gigs after their reputation prevented them from booking gigs under "The Germs" The Los Angeles punk band was fronted by Darby Crash, who committed suicide on December 7, 1980 through a successfully planned drug overdose. That was the end of the band. They have re-formed to do shows recently with a new lineup.
Wikipedia: The Germs
Official Website: germsreturn.com
Blogload: The Germs - (GI) - megavatio.com
On this date in 1979, Madness released their third single, "My Girl". The B side was "Stepping Into Line". The A side appeared on their debut album, One Step Beyond... The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #3 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London ska band called it quits in 1986 but re-formed in 1992 and is still intact.
Wikipedia: Madness
Official Website: madness.co.uk
Video: Madness - My Girl - on Top Of The Pops - 1980 - youtube
Blogload: Madness - One Step Beyond - music4skinheads.wordpress.com
On this date in 1979, The Rattlers released their debut single, "On The Beach". The B side was "Livin' Alone". The A side appeared on their 1985 debut album, Rattled! The B side did not. The New York City punk/power pop band was led by Mitch Leigh Hyman, aka Joey Ramone's brother. Joey sang background on the A side. The album was overdue. They disbanded in 1984.
Video: The Rattlers - On The Beach - on The Uncle Floyd Show - 1980 - youtube
Blogload: The Rattlers - Rattled! - powerpopoverdose.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, The Cure released their debut single, "Killing An Arab". It was backed by "10:15 Saturday Night". The B side appeared on their debut album, Three Imaginary Boys. The A side was excluded but wound up on their U.S. debut album, Boys Don't Cry. The Sussex, England post punk/goth/new wave band continues on with Robert Smith at the helm.
Wikipedia: The Cure
Official Website: thecure.com
Video: The Cure - Killing An Arab - live - 1985 - youtube
Blogload: The Cure - Boys Don't Cry - ironbar-musicanamira.blogspot.com
On this date in 1976, The Roxy Club opened its doors to punk. The club was located at 41-43 Neal Street in London and its history is like a who's who of early U.K. punk. Opening night acts? Siouxsie and The Banshees and Generation X.
A Good Information Site: The Roxy Club...roxyclub77.co.uk
Blogload: The Buzzcocks and X-Ray Spex - Live At The Roxy Club - bloodyrevolutions.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Meat Puppets released their self-titled debut album. The 12 inch album consisted of fourteen songs played at 45rpm. The Phoenix, Arizona band was a hardcore punk band at this time. They softened their considerably later on. They disbanded in 1996 but have re-formed several times since.
Wikipedia: Meat Puppets
Official Website: meatpuppets.com
Blogload: Meat Puppets - debut album - and much more - www.turkrock.org
On this date in 1980, Blue Angel released their debut single, "I'm Gonna Be Strong". It was backed by "Anna Blue". Both tracks appeared on their self-titled debut album. The New York new wave/rockabilly band disbanded shortly after the release of this album. Singer Cyndi Lauper would make a bigger name for herself as a solo artist.
Wikipedia: Blue Angel
Blogload: Blue Angel - debut album - digivinyltal.blogspot.com
Limahl (born Chris Hamill) of Kajagoogoo turns 50 today.
Kajagoogoo, clockwise from bottom left:
Jez Strode, Stuart Croxford Neale, Steve Askew, Nick Beggs and Limahl.
Wikipedia: Kajagoogoo
Official Website: kajagoogoo.com
Video: Kajagoogoo - Ooh To Be Ah (1983) - youtube
Blogload: Kajagoogoo - White Feathers - nrrules.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Bangs released their debut single, "Getting Out Of Hand". It was backed by "Call On Me". Neither track appeared on an album. The Los Angeles all-girl new wave band would soon change their name to The Bangles.
Wikipedia: The Bangles
Official Website: thebangles.com
Blogload: The Bangs - Getting Out Of Hand - 7 inch (both sides) - cueburn.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Youth Brigade released their debut EP, Possible. It contained eight songs. The Washington, DC hardcore band broke up right after its release. Lead singer, Nathan Strejcek, had formerly been in The Teen Idles with Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson, later of Minor Threat.
Wikipedia: Youth Brigade
Blogload: Youth Brigade - Possible - www.goodbadmusic.com
On this date in 1980, The Teen Idles released their only EP, Minor Disturbance. It was a 8 song effort from the Washington, DC hardcore band. They broke up right after its release. Ian Mackaye and Jeff Nelson went on to form Minor Threat.
Wikipedia: The Teen Idles
Blogload: The Teen Idles - Minor Disturbance - moshfromhell.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Big Boys and The Dicks released a duel 12" called Recorded Live At Raul's Club. The Big Boys side had 8 live songs clocking in at around 18 minutes total. The Dicks had 10 live songs clocking in at around 19 minutes. The two bands were the biggest punk bands in Austin, Texas. Big Boys disbanded in 1984 while The Dicks kept going until 1988
Wikipedia: Big Boys
Wikipedia: The Dicks
Fansite: soundonsound.org
Not Recorded Live At Raul's Club but...
Blogload: Big Boys - The Skinny Elvis - a compilation (including all of their tracks from the Recorded Live At Raul's ClubLP) - dieorbedied.blogspot.com
Blogload: The Dicks - 1980-1986 - a compilation (including a few of their tracks from the Recorded Live At Raul's ClubLP) - borninthebasement.net
Video: Punk's Not Dead 2007 (Approximately 3 hours)
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Video: Pretty In Punk: 1985 Boise, Idaho Punk Documentary
Three old local tv news clips 3-minutes each
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