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Pointed Sticks
17,245 listeners
Power-pop/punk/new-wave outfit who emerged from the late 70's Vancouver Hardcore scene (DOA, Subhumans). Only lasted for 3 years and o… read morePower-pop/punk/new-wave outfit who emerged from the late 70's Vancouver Hardcore scene (DOA, Subhumans). Only lasted for 3 years and one studio release yet remain one of the most influential music acts from the period. View wikiPower-pop/punk/new-wave outfit who emerged from the late 70's Vancouver Hardcore scene (DOA, Subhumans). Only lasted for 3 years and one studio release yet remain one of the most influential music acts from the period. View wiki
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Fast Cars
5,462 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
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Protex
13,378 listeners
In 1977, four schoolfriends formed the Incredibly Boring Band and did a few gigs playing covers of Thin Lizzy and Dr Feelgood songs. Howeve… read moreIn 1977, four schoolfriends formed the Incredibly Boring Band and did a few gigs playing covers of Thin Lizzy and Dr Feelgood songs. However, they were soon smitten by the punk bug and decided that they wanted to play energic pop like th… read moreIn 1977, four schoolfriends formed the Incredibly Boring Band and did a few gigs playing covers of Thin Lizzy and Dr Feelgood songs. However, they were soon smitten by the punk bug and decided that they wanted to play energic pop like the Buzzcocks and the Ramones. So they started to write their … read more
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The Shivvers
11,506 listeners
The Shivvers were a power pop band from Milwaukee, active from 1978 to 1982. They had their roots in the 60s music, but their future was in the newborn eighties. They were more new wavey than punk but retained from the latter a sense of urgency that could be heard in their sole single "Teen … read more
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Paul Collins' Beat
7,136 listeners
The Beat (also known as Paul Collins' Beat) was a power pop band that formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1977. The band has been led through several incarnations by singer-songwriter and guitarist Paul Collins, the … read moreThe Beat (also known as Paul Collins' Beat) was a power pop band that formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1977. The band has been led through several incarnations by singer-songwriter and guitarist Paul Collins, the self-proclaimed 'King of Power Pop'. Fusing the en… read more
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The Pranks
659 listeners
There are three bands known as The Pranks. 1. A powerpop band from the 1970s. Two members, Jeffrey Foskett and Randell Kirsch, at separate … read moreThere are three bands known as The Pranks. 1. A powerpop band from the 1970s. Two members, Jeffrey Foskett and Randell Kirsch, at separate times, have performed with the Beach Boys, singing Brian Wilson's vocal part. 2. A Swedish r… read moreThere are three bands known as The Pranks. 1. A powerpop band from the 1970s. Two members, Jeffrey Foskett and Randell Kirsch, at separate times, have performed with the Beach Boys, singing Brian Wilson's vocal part. 2. A Swedish rockband formed in 2006. Their first single "I'm i… read more
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Pezband
4,866 listeners
Before the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering C… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and h… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and harmony-drenched pop-rock on three critically-acclaimed album… read more
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The Diodes
7,770 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
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The Breakaways
13,031 listeners
1. The 60s female group known as The Breakaways consisted of Jean Ryder, Margot Quantrell, and Vicki Haseman (23rd August 1940 - 16th June … read more1. The 60s female group known as The Breakaways consisted of Jean Ryder, Margot Quantrell, and Vicki Haseman (23rd August 1940 - 16th June 1991). In addition to recording their own songs, they did session work with many artists, includin… read more1. The 60s female group known as The Breakaways consisted of Jean Ryder, Margot Quantrell, and Vicki Haseman (23rd August 1940 - 16th June 1991). In addition to recording their own songs, they did session work with many artists, including the background vocals on The Jimi Hendrix Experience'… read more
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The Incredible Kidda Band
897 listeners
The Incredible Kidda Band (aka The Kidda Band) were a British power pop band formed in Nuneaton in 1976, featuring Alan Hammonds (guitar/) … read moreThe Incredible Kidda Band (aka The Kidda Band) were a British power pop band formed in Nuneaton in 1976, featuring Alan Hammonds (guitar/) vocals), Graham “Kidder” Hammonds (percussion/ backing vocals), John Rollason (guitar/ backing voc… read moreThe Incredible Kidda Band (aka The Kidda Band) were a British power pop band formed in Nuneaton in 1976, featuring Alan Hammonds (guitar/) vocals), Graham “Kidder” Hammonds (percussion/ backing vocals), John Rollason (guitar/ backing vocals), Les Rollason (bass), Graham “Dick” Millington (drums).… read more