On this date in 1981, Thompson Twins released their third single, "Perfect Game". It was backed by "Politics". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, A Product Of...(Participation). The London new wave band lasted until 1993.
Blogload: Thompson Twins - Singles Collection - sabaidee-sabaidee.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Blondie had the #1 single in the U.S., "The Tide Is High". The song was from their fifth album, Autoamerican.
Video: Blondie - The Tide Is High - youtube
Blogload: Blondie - Autoamerican - rememberlaughter.blogspot.com
Well...his arrival into this world probably did not include that introduction but it should have.
Johnny Rotten (aka John Lydon) of Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd turns 52 today. 
The original Sex Pistols, left to right:
Glen Matlock, Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones and Paul Cook
The Sex Pistols...courtesy of wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Official Sex Pistols website: sex-pistols.net
Video: Sex Pistols - Anarchy In The U.K. (1976) - youtube
Blogload: Sex Pistols - live January 5, 1978 - nargotheborts-deviant-subculture.blogspot.com
Public Image Ltd...courtesy of wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Video: Public Image Ltd - Flowers Of Romance on Top Of The Pops 1981 - youtube
Blogload: Public Image Ltd - The Greatest Hits, So Far - Sex Pistols - disc0volante.bloringa.net
Clips from a classic 1986 episode of Donahue about a New York magazine cover story on New York hardcore, featuring members of Youth of Today, Murphy's Law, Agnostic Front, Token Entry and the Cro-Mags.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igfoVyTnz0g
(Thanks for the link Lou Screw)
On this date in 1988, INXS had the #1 single in the U.S., "Need You Tonight". It appeared on their sixth album, Kick.
Video: INXS - Need You Tonight - live 1987 - youtube
Blogload: INXS - Kick - frisiansotherfavorites.blogspot.com
On this date in 1986, a-ha had the #1 single in the U.K., "The Sun Always Shines On T.V." The song appeared on their debut album, Hunting High And Low.
Video: a-ha - The Sun Always Shines On T.V. - youtube
Blogload: a-ha - Hunting High And Low - ksoze.blogspot.com
In January, 1985, The Smiths released their eighth single, "How Soon Is Now? ". It was backed by "Well I Wonder". The B side appeared on their second album, Meat Is Murder. The A side appeared on some versions of the album, but not all. The A side had originally appeared on the B side of their 1984 12 inch release of "William, It Was Really Nothing". The single reached the #24 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The new wave band broke up in 1987.
Video: The Smiths - How Soon Is Now? - on Top Of The Pops 1985 - youtube
Blogload: The Smiths - Meat Is Murder - and more - musiqueindieegeste.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Nightingales released their second single, "Use Your Loaf". It was backed by "Inside Out" and "Under The Lash". The A side appeared on their debut album, Pigs On Purpose. The two supporting tracks did not but were added to the album as bonus tracks when it was re-released on CD. The Birmingham, England post punk band rose from the ashes of The Prefects, a punk band that included original Nightingales members Robert Lloyd, Paul Apperley, Eamonn Duffy and Joe Crow. Nightingales disbanded in 1986 after three albums and numerous lineup changes. They have reunited and released new material.
Blogload: Nightingales - Pigs On Purpose - suckingicecubes.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Thomas Dolby released his third single, "Airwaves". It was backed by "The Wreck Of The Fairchild". Both appeared on his debut album, The Golden Age Of Wireless. He took some time off from music after 1992 but has gotten back to performing. The London new wave musician was a previous member of Bruce Woolley and The Camera Club as well as The Fallout Club prior to his solo career. He also wrote "New Toy" for Lene Lovich.
Video: Thomas Dolby - Airwaves - youtube
Blogload: Thomas Dolby - The Golden Age Of Wireless - overdoseoffingalcocoa.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Boys released their fourth album, Boys Only. It contained the single, "Weekend". The Boys were a London punk/power pop band who released four albums before disbanding in 1982. Of course, their alter-holiday ego, The Yobs, also released an album during this timeframe. The band has done reunion shows over the last few years. Before The Boys, Matt Dangerfield and Casino Steel had played with London SS along with Mick Jones (future Clash), Tony James (future Chelsea, Generation X and Sigue Sigue Sputnik) and Brian James (future The Damned and The Lords Of The New Church).
Blogload: The Boys - Complete Punk Singles Collection - subers.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Flipper released their debut single, "Love Canal". It was backed by "Ha Ha Ha". Neither track appeared on their debut album, Generic Flipper. The San Franscisco hardcore punk band released five albums before disbanding in 1993. Former Negative Trend frontman, Will Shatter, was the lead singer until his drug overdose death in 1987.
Blogload: Flipper - Sex Bomb Baby - 1987 compilation (includes Love Canal ) - zxunami.bloringa.net
On this date in 1981, Sort Sol released their debut single, "Marble Station". It was backed by "Misguided". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Under En Sort Sol. The Copenhagen, Denmark post punk band had formerly been called Sods and were a punk band. Theyreleased one album and a single under their original name. Sort Sol last released an album a couple of years ago and are still, somewhat, together.
Blogload: Sort Sol - Under En Sort Sol - mutant-sounds.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The dB's released their debut album, Stands For Decibels. It included the singles, "Black And White", "Bad Reputation" and "Big Brown Eyes". The New York power pop band broke up in 1987. The band members were all originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Blogload: The dB's - Demos and live stuff - nargotheborts-deviant-subculture.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Psychedelic Furs released their second single, "Sister Europe". It was backed by "****". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The B side was a non-LP track. The London post punk/new wave band lasted until 1991. Brothers Richard and Tim Butler formed Love Spit Love. In 2000, they re-formed with the brothers Butler and Jon Ashton back in the fold. They continue to perform.
Video: The Psychedelic Furs - Sister Europe - youtube
Blogload: The Psychedelic Furs - Sister Europe and **** - www.killyourpetpuppy.co.uk
On this date in 1978, Swell Maps released their debut single, "Read About Seymour". It was backed by "Ripped & Torn" and "Black Velvet". A version of the A side appeared on their third and final album, Whatever Happens Next. The supporting tracks were non-LP tracks. The Birmingham, England post punk band called it quits in 1980.
Blogload: Swell Maps - read About Seymour - www.kbdrecords.com
Roddy Frame of Aztec camera turns 44 today!
Aztec Camera's two constants, left to right:
Roddy Frame and Dave Mulholland
Aztec Camera... courtesy of wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Video: Aztec Camera - Oblivious (1983) - youtube
Blogload: Aztec Camera - High Land, Hard Rain - c-60lownoise.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Secret Affair released their third and final album, Business As Usual. It contained the singles, "Do You Know?" (#57 U.K.) and "Lost In The Night (Mack The Knife)". The album peaked at #84 on the U.K. albums chart. The London mod revivalists called it quits later in the year after six singles and three albums.
Blogload: Secret Affair - Business As Usual - ustedville.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Pigbag released their third single, "Getting Up". The B side was "Go Cat". The A side appeared on their debut album, Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jive. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #61 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Birmingham, England post-punk band disbanded in 1983 after five singles and three albums.
Blogload: Pigbag - Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jive - heapsofships.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Jam released their eighteenth single, "A Town Called Malice". It was backed by "Precious". Both tracks appeared on their sixth album, The Gift. It became the third #1 single in the U.K. for the Woking, England punk/mod band. They would call it quits by year's end.
Video: The Jam - A Town Called Malice - on TV 1982 - youtube
Blogload: The Jam - The Gift - zxunami.bloringa.net
On this date in 1981, Stray Cats released their second single, "Rock This Town". It was backed by "Can't Hurry Love". The A side appeared on the self-titled debut album (and their U.S. debut, Built For Speed). The single reached the #9 spot on the U.K. singles chart and, when released in 1982, the #9 spot on the U.S. singles chart. The Massapequa, NY rockabilly band broke up in 1984 but periodically reunites for performances.
Video: Stray Cats - Rock This Town - live on Fridays 1981 - youtube
Blogload: Stray Cats - debut album - rockistory.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Yachts released their tenth and final single, "A Fool Like You". The B side was "Dubmarine". Neither track appeared on either of their albums. The Liverpool, England power pop/new wave band disbanded in 1981 with two albums and ten singles to their credit. J.J. Campbell went on to It's Immaterial. Martin Dempsey went on to Pink Military.
Blogload: The Yachts - S.O.S. Singles (1977-1981) - powerpopcriminals.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Last Words released their second single, "Today's Kids". It was backed by "There's Something Wrong". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut (and only) album. The B side was a non-LP track. The Sydney, Australia punk band released three singles and an album before disbanding in 1980.
Blogload: The Last Words - debut album - rideyourpony-twighlightzone.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Joe Jackson released his debut album, Look Sharp! It contained the singles, "Is She Really Going Out With Him?" (#13 U.K., #21 U.S.), "One More Time" and "Fools In Love" and "Sunday Papers". The album reached the #20 spot on the U.S. albums chart and the #40 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The Staffordshire, England punk/new wave, etc singer still records and performs.
Blogload: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp! - barderock.blogspot.com
Tommy Ramone (born Thomas Erdelyi) of The Ramones turns 56 today. 
The Ramones, left to right:
Johnny Ramone, Tommy Ramone, Joey Ramone and Dee Dee Ramone
The Ramones... courtesy of wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The official Ramones website: ramones.com
Video: The Ramones - Judy Is A Punk - live at CBGB's 1974 - youtube
Blogload: The Ramones (debut album) - bitternessthestar.blogspot.com
On this date in 1977, Buzzcocks released their first record, Spiral Scratch. It was a four song EP containing "Breakdown", "Times Up", "Boredom" and "Friends Of Mine". None of the tracks would appear on an album. Lead singer Howard Devoto left the band shortly after its release. Pete Shelley moved to the front and, after a brief time with Garth Davies, brought in Steve Garvey on bass to form the classic lineup which lasted until 1981. The Manchester, England punk band re-formed in 1989. Pete Shelley and Steve Diggle remain from the original lineup. Howard Devoto went on to form Magazine and Luxuria.
Video: The Buzzcocks - Breakdown - live 1976 - youtube
Blogload: Buzzcocks - Spiral Scratch - asfm.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Associates released their tenth single, "Party Fears Two". The B side was "It's Better This Way". Both tracks appeared on their third album, Sulk. The single reached the #9 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Edinburgh, Scotland new wave band released five albums, the last of them in 1990. Singer Billy Mackenzie died January 22, 1997.
Video: The Associates - Party Fears Two - on Top Of The Pops 1982 - youtube
Blogload: The Associates - Party Fears Two - obscuresound.com
Dave Sharp of The Alarm turns 49 today!
The Alarm, left to right:
Eddie McDonald, Nigel Twist, Mike Peters and Dave Sharp
The Alarm...courtesy of wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Official Alarm website: thealarm.com
Video: The Alarm - The Stand (1983) - youtube
Blogload: The Alarm - Standards - a retrospective collection - fishtank2007.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Lambrettas released their second single, "Poison Ivy". It was backed by "Runaround". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Beat Boys In The Jet Age. The single reached the #7 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The mod revivalists from Brighton, England released nine singles and two albums before disbanding in 1982.
Video: The Lambrettas - Poison Ivy - on TV 1980 - youtube
Blogload: The Lambrettas - Beat Boys In The Jet Age - earfulofnoize.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, The Fall released their fourth single, "Fiery Jack". It was backed by "2nd Dark Age" and "Psykick Dancehall #2". The A side appeared on their third album, Totale's Turns. All three tracks were added as bonus tracks to their second album, Dragnet, when it was re-released on CD. The Manchester, England post-punk band still records and performs but it has had just one constant member, frontman Mark E. Smith.
Blogload: The Fall - Dragnet - uncontrolableurge.blogspot.com
On this date in 1977, The Stranglers released their debut single, "(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)". It was backed by "London Lady". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Rattus Norvegicus. The single reached the #44 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The punk/post-punk band formed in 1974 as The Guildford Stranglers, named after their specific section of Surrey, England. They are still together, though singer Hugh Cornwell left in 1990.
Video: The Stranglers - (Get A) Grip (On Yourself) - youtube
Blogload: The Stranglers - Rattus Norvegicus - www.taringa.net
Gillian Gilbert of New Order and turns 47 today!
New Order, clockwise from top:
Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert and Bernard Sumner
New Order...courtesy of wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The official New Order website: neworder.cc
Video: New Order - Confusion (1983) - youtube
Blogload: New Order - Substance - speakermix.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Felt released their debut album, Crumbling The Antiseptic Beauty. There were no singles released from the album. The Birmingham, England post-punk band split in 1989 but not before producing ten albums.
Blogload: Felt - Crumbling The Antiseptic Beauty - takethepill.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, A Certain Ratio released their third album, Sextet. It contained the single, "Knife Slits Water". The Manchester, England post-punk band, who recorded for the legendary Factory Records, still records and performs.
Blogload: A Certain Ratio - Sextet - zxunami.bloringa.net
On this date in 1982, Huang Chung released their debut single, "China". It was backed by an extended version of the song. The track appeared on their self-titled debut album. The London new wave band would change their name to Wang Chung and manage some chart success. They disbanded in 1991 but re-formed a few years ago.
Blogload: Huang Chung - debut album - saltyka.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Colin Newman released his first solo album, A-Z. It contained the singles, "B" and "Inventory". The guitarist/vocalist for Wire released this solo effort when the band when on hiatus. Wire drummer Robert Gotobed performed on the album. It can best be described as experimental post-punk.
Blogload: Colin Newman - A-Z - nrrules.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Ian Dury & The Blockheads had the #1 single in the U.K. with "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick".
Video: Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick - youtube
Blogload: Ian Dury - Jukebox Dury - recessed-filter.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, The Stranglers released their fifth single, "5 Minutes". It was backed by "Rok It To The Moon". Both tracks were non-LP tracks though both did appear on IV, a U.S.-only early compilation. They were both added to their second album, No More Heroes, when that was re-released on CD too. The single reached the #11 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Surrey, England punk/post-punk band is still active.
Video: The Stranglers - 5 Minutes - live on TV 1979 - youtube
Blogload: The Stranglers - No More Heroes - ustedville.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, Suburban Reptiles released their debut single,
"Megaton". It was backed by "Desert Patrol". It was the first punk record by a New Zealand band and was packaged in a fairly plain white wrapping...except, of course, the Nazi swastika-like emblem. They released a second single later that year and called it quits by year's end without releasing an album. Buzz Adrenalin (Mark Hough) went on to form The Swingers.
Blogload: Suburban Reptiles - Megaton and Desert Patrol - and more - nodel.free.fr/mp3
On this date in 1978, Patrik Fitzgerald released his vinyl debut with a five song EP, Safety-Pin Stuck In My Heart. Aside from the title track, it also included "Banging & Shouting", "Work. Rest. Play. Reggae", "Set We Free" and "Optimism/Reject". Patrik Fitzgerald was a London punk poet.
Blogload: Patrik Fitzgerald - Safety-Pin Stuck In My Heart EP - www.killyourpetpuppy.co.uk
On this date in 1977, Snakes released their one and only record, "Teenage Head". It was backed by "Lights Out". The London power pop had disbanded in 1976 but there was value in releasing a record by a band that had Robert Gotobed (who was now in Wire) and Nick Garvey (who was now in The Motors) in it.
Blogload: Snakes - Teenage Head and Lights Out - powerpopcriminals.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, China Crisis released their debut single, "African And White". It was backed by "Be Suspicious". The A side appeared on their debut album, Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms, Some People Think It's Fun To Entertain. The B side did not. The single did not chart this time around but it was re-mixed and re-released later in the year (with a different B side) and reached the #45 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Kirkby, England post-punk band released their last studio album in 1994 but continues to play live.
Blogload: China Crisis - Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms, Some People Think It's Fun To Entertain - ellexico.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Sisters Of Mercy released their third single, "Body Electric". It was supported by "Adrenochrome". Neither track appeared on a regular album. The Leeds, U.K. goth band is still going though they haven't released any new material in years. The sole remaining member from their start is singer Andrew Eldritch.
Blogload: The Sisters Of Mercy - Rare Obscurities - unpleasantdreams-gaki.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Angelic Upstarts released their ninth single, "Kids On The Street". It was backed by "The Sun Never Shines". Both tracks appeared on their third album, 2,000,000 Voices. The Oi! band from South Shields, England is still together.
Blogload: Angelic Upstarts - 2,000,000 Voices - and more - ioriska.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Five Or Six released their debut single, "Another Reason". It was backed by "The Trial". Neither track appeared on their sole album, A Thriving And Happy Land. The British post punk/new wave band only lasted until 1982. The A side appeared on a compilation of mostly unreleased works called Cántame Esa Canción Que Dice, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah.
Blogload: Five Or Six - Cántame Esa Canción Que Dice, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah - phoenixhairpins.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Classix Nouveaux released their third single,
"Guilty". It was backed by "Night People". The 12 inch version had a different B side, "Robot's Dance". The A side appeared on their debut album, Night People. The two B sides were non-LP tracks that were added as bonuses when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #43 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London post punk/new wave band was formed when formed after Jak Airport and BP Hurding left X-Ray Spex. They disbanded in 1985.
Video: Classix Nouveaux - Guilty - youtube
Blogload: Classix Nouveaux - Night People - jukebox-jp.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Vapors released their fifth single, "Spiders". It was backed by "Galleries For Guns". The A side appeared on their second album, Magnets. The B side was a non-LP track that was added to the album when it was re-released on CD. The new wave/power pop band from Surrey, England disbanded later in the year after two albums.
Blogload: The Vapors - Magnets - drunksongs.blogspot.com
Norman Hassan of UB40 turns 51 today!
UB40...courtesy of wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The official UB40 website: ub40.co.uk
Video: UB40 (with Chrissie Hynde) - I Got You Babe (1985) - youtube
Blogload: UB40 - live 1983 - elmeniotarantula.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Iggy Pop released his ninth single, "Loco Mosquito". It was backed by "Take Care Of Me". Both tracks appeared on his fifth album, Soldier. Iggy is back together with the re-formed Stooges.
Blogload: Iggy Pop - Soldier - www.taringa.net
On this date in 1979, Generation X released their second album, Valley Of The Dolls. It contained the singles, "King Rocker" 9#11 U.K.), "Valley Of The Dolls" (#23 U.K.) and "Friday's Angels" (#62 U.K.). This was the last album with Bob Andrews and Mark Laff as members. The London punk band disbanded in 1981. Tony James went on to form Sigue Sigue Sputnik. Billy Idol made a comfortable living as a solo artist.
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Malcolm Green of Split Enz turns 55 today. 
Split Enz, circa 1980, left to right: Malcolm Green, Eddie Rayner,
Nigel Griggs, Neil Finn, Tim Finn and Noel Crombie
Split Enz...courtesy of wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Video: Split Enz - One Step Ahead (1980) - youtube
Blogload: The Best Of Split Enz - History Never Repeats - rockformasses.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The B-52's released their third album of new material, Mesopotamia. It was a six song mini-album. It produced the singles, "Deep Sleep" and "Mesopotamia". While the singles didn't chart, the mini-album reached the #35 spot on the U.S. albums chart and the #18 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The Athens, Georgia new wave band is preparing to release a new album shortly.
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