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Black Flag

12 concerts

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.

Angry Samoans

3 concerts

Formed in Van Nuys, California, in 1978 by Mike Saunders and Gregg Turner, the Angry Samoans emerged as part of the first wave of Los Angeles punk. Known for a primitive, thrashy sound and satirical style, they debuted with the 1980 EP Inside My Brain and released the album Back from Samoa in 1982.

The Dickies

3 concerts

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.