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Johnny Thunders
206,149 listeners
Johnny Thunders, born John Anthony Genzale, Jr (July 15, 1952 - April 23, 1991), was a rock and roll guitarist and singer, first with the New York Dolls, the proto-punk glam rockers of the early '70s. During the late '70s, he w… read moreJohnny Thunders, born John Anthony Genzale, Jr (July 15, 1952 - April 23, 1991), was a rock and roll guitarist and singer, first with the New York Dolls, the proto-punk glam rockers of the early '70s. During the late '70s, he was a familiar figure on the New York punk scene, both with T… read more
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Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers
127,063 listeners
The Heartbreakers was a punk rock group formed in New York in May 1975 by Johnny Thunders (vocals/guitar) and Jerry Nolan (drums), who had … read moreThe Heartbreakers was a punk rock group formed in New York in May 1975 by Johnny Thunders (vocals/guitar) and Jerry Nolan (drums), who had just quit the New York Dolls, and Richard Hell (vocals/bass), who left Television the same week. A… read moreThe Heartbreakers was a punk rock group formed in New York in May 1975 by Johnny Thunders (vocals/guitar) and Jerry Nolan (drums), who had just quit the New York Dolls, and Richard Hell (vocals/bass), who left Television the same week. After a few shows, they added Walter Lure (vocals/guitar), wh… read more
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New York Dolls
518,496 listeners
The New York Dolls was a rock group formed in New York City in 1971, now famous as a proto-punk band. Though they found limited success dur… read moreThe New York Dolls was a rock group formed in New York City in 1971, now famous as a proto-punk band. Though they found limited success during their initial run, the New York Dolls prefigured much of what was to come in the punk rock era… read moreThe New York Dolls was a rock group formed in New York City in 1971, now famous as a proto-punk band. Though they found limited success during their initial run, the New York Dolls prefigured much of what was to come in the punk rock era, particularly among other NYC bands such as the Ramones. An… read more
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Richard Hell and the Voidoids
206,300 listeners
Richard Hell and the Voidoids (A.K.A. The Voidoids) was an American punk band from the first wave of punk rock, fronted by Richard Hell (born Richard Meyers), a former member of the Neon Boys, Television and the Heartbreakers. Formed in … read moreRichard Hell and the Voidoids (A.K.A. The Voidoids) was an American punk band from the first wave of punk rock, fronted by Richard Hell (born Richard Meyers), a former member of the Neon Boys, Television and the Heartbreakers. Formed in New York City, at various times the band included influentia… read more
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Dead Boys
279,677 listeners
The Dead Boys was an American punk rock band that formed in Cleveland, Ohio around 1975. They evolved out of the band Rocket From The Tombs… read moreThe Dead Boys was an American punk rock band that formed in Cleveland, Ohio around 1975. They evolved out of the band Rocket From The Tombs (whose remaining members eventually became the avant-garde band Pere Ubu). Moving to New York Cit… read moreThe Dead Boys was an American punk rock band that formed in Cleveland, Ohio around 1975. They evolved out of the band Rocket From The Tombs (whose remaining members eventually became the avant-garde band Pere Ubu). Moving to New York City in 1976, they quickly gained notoriety for their outrageou… read more
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The Undertones
539,431 listeners
The Undertones are a Northern Irish punk band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975. The original band consisted of: * Feargal Shar… read moreThe Undertones are a Northern Irish punk band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975. The original band consisted of: * Feargal Sharkey (lead vocals), * John O'Neill (guitar), * Damian O'Neill (guitar, keyboards … read moreThe Undertones are a Northern Irish punk band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975. The original band consisted of: * Feargal Sharkey (lead vocals), * John O'Neill (guitar), * Damian O'Neill (guitar, keyboards and vocals), * Michael Bradley (bass and vocals), and … read more
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Ramones
2,657,738 listeners
Ramones were a punk band that formed in Queens, New York, United States, in 1974. They are often cited as the first punk group. Despite achieving only limited commercial success, the band was a major influence on the punk movement both in the United States and the United Kingdom. All of the band … read more
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The Stooges
1,345,390 listeners
The Stooges (also known as Iggy and the Stooges) was an American rock group that was formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States in 1967. Featuring a bombastic proto-punk sound, they released three studio albums before breaking up in 19… read moreThe Stooges (also known as Iggy and the Stooges) was an American rock group that was formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States in 1967. Featuring a bombastic proto-punk sound, they released three studio albums before breaking up in 1974. Despite picking up little to no chart or radio success,… read more
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The Vibrators
196,001 listeners
The Vibrators story actually starts in the sixties with a young musical Knox (real name Ian Carnochan) I was in a band called the Renegades… read moreThe Vibrators story actually starts in the sixties with a young musical Knox (real name Ian Carnochan) I was in a band called the Renegades when I was a little kid, right, and we all wore black shirts and sunglasses. About 1961/2 Knox wa… read moreThe Vibrators story actually starts in the sixties with a young musical Knox (real name Ian Carnochan) I was in a band called the Renegades when I was a little kid, right, and we all wore black shirts and sunglasses. About 1961/2 Knox was Knox and the Nightriders doing Cliff Richard and Shadows n… read more
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The Saints
159,000 listeners
The Saints was a punk-rock band formed in 1974 in Brisbane, Australia. Their musical inspiration came from sources as diverse as 1950s rock… read moreThe Saints was a punk-rock band formed in 1974 in Brisbane, Australia. Their musical inspiration came from sources as diverse as 1950s rock 'n' roll and 1960s Detroit punk band The Stooges. The Saints music pioneered the fast t… read moreThe Saints was a punk-rock band formed in 1974 in Brisbane, Australia. Their musical inspiration came from sources as diverse as 1950s rock 'n' roll and 1960s Detroit punk band The Stooges. The Saints music pioneered the fast tempos and buzzing guitars parallel to more widely-known punk… read more