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Black Flag

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Black Flag, formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California, pioneered hardcore punk. Known for intense performances and a DIY ethic, their sound blended punk with heavy metal and jazz. Popular songs include "Rise Above" and "Nervous Breakdown". Their album "Damaged" is a genre cornerstone, and their SST Records label influenced independent music.

The Dickies

1 concert

The Dickies, formed in 1977 in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley, are a pioneering punk band known for their humorous style and lively performances. They achieved fame with hits like "Banana Splits" and "You Drive Me Ape (You Big Gorilla)." Their quirky covers and original tracks merged punk-pop and L.A. hardcore influences. Despite lineup shifts and hiatuses, founding members Leonard Graves Phillips and Stan Lee kept the band going. Influential in punk circles, they inspired bands like Green Day and The Offspring. Notable collaborations include a 2019 single with Monkey from The Adicts.