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Husker Du - Everything Falls Apart

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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

Happy Birthday!

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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

The Belle Stars - Sign Of The Times

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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

Happy Posthumous Birthday!

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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

Happy Birthday!

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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

The Three O'Clock - Baroque Hoedown

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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

The Unknowns - Dream Sequence

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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

The Suburbs - Credit In Heaven

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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

Department S - Is Vic There?

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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

Scritti Politti - Work In Progress

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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

198 Seconds Of The Dils

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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

The Last - She Don't Know Why I'm Here

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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

Fad Gadget - For Whom The Bell Tolls

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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

Crass - Stations Of The Crass

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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

The Pork Dukes - Pink Pork

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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

A Certain Ratio - I'd Like To See You Again

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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

The Cleaners From Venus - Midnight Cleaners

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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

Mental As Anything - Berserk Warriors

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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

Happy Birthday!

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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

Squire - The Face Of Youth Today

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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

The Records - Starry Eyes

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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

The Special A.K.A. - The Boiler

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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

The Boomtown Rats - Mondo Bongo

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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

Happy Birthday!

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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

New Wave Xmas



Blogload: Various Artists - Just Can't Get Enough - New Wave Xmas - commercialzone.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

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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 Everybody

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Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight) - The Ramones (1987)

Punk Rock Xmas



Blogload: Various Artists - Punk Rock Xmas - punkrocksong.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

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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

The Stranglers - European Female

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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

Punk Magazine

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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

Jilted John - True Love Stories

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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

Wall Of Voodoo - Ring Of Fire

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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

D-Day - Right To Know

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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

New Order - Everything's Gone Green

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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

Rest In Peace

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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

The Sound Of Young Scotland

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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'

The Wake - Harmony

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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

The Germs - (GI)

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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

Madness - My Girl

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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

The Rattlers - On The Beach

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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

The Cure - Killing An Arab

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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

Birth Of The Roxy

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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

Meat Puppets

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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

Blue Angel - I'm Gonna Be Strong

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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

Happy Birthday!

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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

The Bangs - Getting Out Of Hand

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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

Youth Brigade - Possible

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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

The Teen Idles - Minor Disturbance

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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

The Big Boys and The Dicks - Recorded Live At Raul's Club

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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

Punk's Not Dead

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Video: Punk's Not Dead 2007 (Approximately 3 hours)
@ salmagundisyncopation.blogspot.com



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Pretty In Punk

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Video: Pretty In Punk: 1985 Boise, Idaho Punk Documentary
Three old local tv news clips 3-minutes each
@ jimmybuttons.blogspot.com

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