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MC5
423,048 listeners
MC5 was an American rock band formed in Lincoln Park, Michigan, in 1964 remembered for their anti-establishment lyrics, with their first th… read moreMC5 was an American rock band formed in Lincoln Park, Michigan, in 1964 remembered for their anti-establishment lyrics, with their first three albums widely regarded as staples of rock music and their 1969 song "Kick Out the Jams&qu… read moreMC5 was an American rock band formed in Lincoln Park, Michigan, in 1964 remembered for their anti-establishment lyrics, with their first three albums widely regarded as staples of rock music and their 1969 song "Kick Out the Jams" widely covered. In 2024, MC5 were selected for induction… read more
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New York Dolls
514,977 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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The Velvet Underground
2,899,176 listeners
The Velvet Underground was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1964. It originally comprised singer and guitarist Lou Reed, Welsh multi-instrumentalist John Cale, guitarist Sterling Morrison, and drummer Angus MacLise. In 1965 MacLise was replaced by Moe Tucker, who played on most of… read more
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Iggy Pop & James Williamson
51,283 listeners
Iggy Pop and James Williamson were the singer and the guitarist of proto-punk band The Stooges that broke up in 1974 after a show in Detroi… read moreIggy Pop and James Williamson were the singer and the guitarist of proto-punk band The Stooges that broke up in 1974 after a show in Detroit (see The Stooges' Metallic K.O. Live album). They released an album together, Kill City (re… read moreIggy Pop and James Williamson were the singer and the guitarist of proto-punk band The Stooges that broke up in 1974 after a show in Detroit (see The Stooges' Metallic K.O. Live album). They released an album together, Kill City (released in 1977). Williamson also produced Iggy Pop's &#… read more
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Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers
125,622 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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Television
808,057 listeners
Television was one of the most creative bands to emerge from New York's underground scene of the mid-'70s, creating an influentia… read moreTelevision was one of the most creative bands to emerge from New York's underground scene of the mid-'70s, creating an influential new guitar vocabulary. While guitarists Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd liked to jam, they didn&#… read moreTelevision was one of the most creative bands to emerge from New York's underground scene of the mid-'70s, creating an influential new guitar vocabulary. While guitarists Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd liked to jam, they didn't follow the accepted rock structures for improvisation … read more
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The Sonics
481,749 listeners
The Sonics is a garage rock band formed 1960 in Tacoma, Washington, United States, the band's original members were Gerry Roslie (voca… read moreThe Sonics is a garage rock band formed 1960 in Tacoma, Washington, United States, the band's original members were Gerry Roslie (vocals, piano, organ), Larry Parypa (guitar), Andy Parypa (bass), Rob Lind (saxophone) and Bob Bennett… read moreThe Sonics is a garage rock band formed 1960 in Tacoma, Washington, United States, the band's original members were Gerry Roslie (vocals, piano, organ), Larry Parypa (guitar), Andy Parypa (bass), Rob Lind (saxophone) and Bob Bennett (drums). The band's loud, powerful sound is often cons… read more
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Richard Hell and the Voidoids
206,259 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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The Modern Lovers
445,489 listeners
The Modern Lovers was an American rock band led by Jonathan Richman in the 1970s and 1980s. The original band, billed simply as "The M… read moreThe Modern Lovers was an American rock band led by Jonathan Richman in the 1970s and 1980s. The original band, billed simply as "The Modern Lovers", existed from 1970–74 but their recordings were not released until 1976 or late… read moreThe Modern Lovers was an American rock band led by Jonathan Richman in the 1970s and 1980s. The original band, billed simply as "The Modern Lovers", existed from 1970–74 but their recordings were not released until 1976 or later. It featured Jonathan Richman and bassist Ernie Brooks wit… read more
