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The Jags
11,904 listeners
The Jags, a mod revival fueled new wave/power pop band, was formed in 1978 by the Yorkshire-based songwriting team of Nick Watkinson (vocal… read moreThe Jags, a mod revival fueled new wave/power pop band, was formed in 1978 by the Yorkshire-based songwriting team of Nick Watkinson (vocals) and John Alder (guitar), with Steve Prudence (bass) and Alex Baird (drums). In July 1978, they … read moreThe Jags, a mod revival fueled new wave/power pop band, was formed in 1978 by the Yorkshire-based songwriting team of Nick Watkinson (vocals) and John Alder (guitar), with Steve Prudence (bass) and Alex Baird (drums). In July 1978, they signed to Island Records and released a promising four-track… read more -
Some Chicken
2,025 listeners
Were an original Punk band from Nottingham around the time of 1977 featuring : Ivor Badcock on Vocals, Terry Bull on Bass, Galway Kinnell… read moreWere an original Punk band from Nottingham around the time of 1977 featuring : Ivor Badcock on Vocals, Terry Bull on Bass, Galway Kinnell on Drums and Jess Chicken on Guitar and vox… (These all being rather blatant, tongue- in-… read moreWere an original Punk band from Nottingham around the time of 1977 featuring : Ivor Badcock on Vocals, Terry Bull on Bass, Galway Kinnell on Drums and Jess Chicken on Guitar and vox… (These all being rather blatant, tongue- in- cheek- psuedonyms, obviously :p) Damaged Goods records re-i… read more -
Horrorcomic
913 listeners
Horrorcomic was for all intents and purposes a "fake" punk band. Horrorcomic began life as Crackers, and they entered and appeare… read moreHorrorcomic was for all intents and purposes a "fake" punk band. Horrorcomic began life as Crackers, and they entered and appeared on Opportunity Knocks. Rumors persist that the band all worked for Lightning Records, although t… read moreHorrorcomic was for all intents and purposes a "fake" punk band. Horrorcomic began life as Crackers, and they entered and appeared on Opportunity Knocks. Rumors persist that the band all worked for Lightning Records, although there's no mention of this in the liner notes to the Eng… read more -
The Unwanted
2,008 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) The Unwanted is a British punk band formed in mid-March 1977. 2) The Unwanted… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) The Unwanted is a British punk band formed in mid-March 1977. 2) The Unwanted is an Irish band comprising Cathy Jordan, Rick Epping and Seamie O’Dowd. 3) The Unwanted was a … read moreThere is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) The Unwanted is a British punk band formed in mid-March 1977. 2) The Unwanted is an Irish band comprising Cathy Jordan, Rick Epping and Seamie O’Dowd. 3) The Unwanted was a British three-piece, female-fronted, unsigned Derby/Nottingh… read more -
Xdreamysts
1,169 listeners
XDreamysts were a Northern Irish band from Coleraine. Initially formed as a country-rock band called Flying Squad, the band switched gears … read moreXDreamysts were a Northern Irish band from Coleraine. Initially formed as a country-rock band called Flying Squad, the band switched gears in 1977 with the arrival of punk rock and changed their name to XDreamysts and began playing punk-… read moreXDreamysts were a Northern Irish band from Coleraine. Initially formed as a country-rock band called Flying Squad, the band switched gears in 1977 with the arrival of punk rock and changed their name to XDreamysts and began playing punk-inspired music. Their first single, 1978's "Right … read more -
Fast Cars
5,207 listeners
Fast Cars were formed in 1977 by Stuart Murray and his brother Steven at school in Swinton, Manchester. They played Pop-Punk, their origina… read moreFast Cars were formed in 1977 by Stuart Murray and his brother Steven at school in Swinton, Manchester. They played Pop-Punk, their original line up was ;Steven Murray vocals (and main songwriter) Hyden Jones on lead, Stuart on Bass and … read moreFast Cars were formed in 1977 by Stuart Murray and his brother Steven at school in Swinton, Manchester. They played Pop-Punk, their original line up was ;Steven Murray vocals (and main songwriter) Hyden Jones on lead, Stuart on Bass and Tony Dyson on drums. After about 6 months Hyden left and Cra… read more -
The Diodes
7,192 listeners
The Diodes were a Canadian punk/new wave band formed in 1976. They released three albums: Diodes (1977), Released (1979) and Action-Reactio… read moreThe Diodes were a Canadian punk/new wave band formed in 1976. They released three albums: Diodes (1977), Released (1979) and Action-Reaction (1980, re-released in 2012 on CD with 6 bonus tracks on Bongo Beat Records). One of the first To… read moreThe Diodes were a Canadian punk/new wave band formed in 1976. They released three albums: Diodes (1977), Released (1979) and Action-Reaction (1980, re-released in 2012 on CD with 6 bonus tracks on Bongo Beat Records). One of the first Toronto bands playing that style of music, The Diodes helped f… read more -
ATV
6,288 listeners
Alternative TV (sometimes known as ATV) were an English punk rock band, formed in London in 1976. Their punk rock and post-punk sound was i… read moreAlternative TV (sometimes known as ATV) were an English punk rock band, formed in London in 1976. Their punk rock and post-punk sound was influential for several musical artists. Alternative TV were formed in London by Mark Perry, the f… read moreAlternative TV (sometimes known as ATV) were an English punk rock band, formed in London in 1976. Their punk rock and post-punk sound was influential for several musical artists. Alternative TV were formed in London by Mark Perry, the founding editor of Sniffin' Glue punk fanzine, with Perr… read more -
Spizz Energi
21,717 listeners
One of the more idiosyncratic talents of the British punk era, Kenneth Spiers (who, for obvious reasons, adopted the professional alias Spi… read moreOne of the more idiosyncratic talents of the British punk era, Kenneth Spiers (who, for obvious reasons, adopted the professional alias Spizz), was already a bit of a local punk celebrity in Birmingham when he hooked up with guitarist Pe… read more -
London PX
831 listeners
London PX were a punk band formed in 1979 in North London. Cliff Hanger (the singer) was discovered in the George Robey pub in Finsbury Par… read moreLondon PX were a punk band formed in 1979 in North London. Cliff Hanger (the singer) was discovered in the George Robey pub in Finsbury Park standing on the pool table singing Angelic Upstarts songs. Some gigs followed and their first si… read moreLondon PX were a punk band formed in 1979 in North London. Cliff Hanger (the singer) was discovered in the George Robey pub in Finsbury Park standing on the pool table singing Angelic Upstarts songs. Some gigs followed and their first single "Orders" was released in the summer of 1981, … read more