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Black Flag

13 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 Metal Mike Saunders and Gregg Turner, Angry Samoans became a key part of the first Los Angeles punk wave. Known for their satirical style and primitive, thrashy sound, the band debuted with the 1980 EP Inside My Brain and released the 1982 album Back from Samoa.

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.