1970s– category –

【Formation & Members】 Rose Tattoo, known in Japan as ローズ・タトゥー, emerged from the vibrant Australian music scene in 1976. The band was founded by Peter Wells, a former member of the band Buffalo, who envisioned a sound that w...

【Formation & Members】 The Misfits, often hailed as pioneers of the horror punk subgenre, were formed in 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey. The band's original lineup featured Glenn Danzig on vocals and keyboards, Jerry Only on bass guitar, ...

【Formation & Members】 The Exploited, known in Japan as エクスプロイテッド, is a seminal punk band that emerged from the gritty streets of Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1979. Founded by the charismatic and often controversial frontman Wat...

【Formation & Members】 Ton Steine Scherben, often referred to simply as "Die Scherben," was a pioneering punk band that emerged from the politically charged atmosphere of West Berlin in 1970. The band was founded by Rio Reiser (real...

【Formation & Members】 Stiff Little Fingers, often abbreviated as SLF, formed in 1977 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The band's formation coincided with the tumultuous period of The Troubles, a conflict that deeply influenced their m...

【Formation & Members】 The Toy Dolls, known in Japan as ディー・トイ・ドールズ, are a quintessential English punk rock band that emerged in 1979. They were formed in Sunderland, England, by lead vocalist and guitarist Michael "Olga" Alg...

【Formation & Members】 Dead Kennedys, a band synonymous with the punk rock scene, was formed in June 1978 in San Francisco, California. The original lineup comprised Jello Biafra (Eric Boucher) on vocals, East Bay Ray (Raymond Pepperell...

【Formation & Members】 The Scandinavians (スカンドナヴィアンズ) emerged from the vibrant underground scene of Stockholm in the early 2000s, a city known for its rich tradition in punk and hardcore music. The band was formed in 2002 ...

【Formation & Members】 Black Flag, a seminal name in the punk and hardcore scene, was formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. Founded by guitarist Greg Ginn, the band initially comprised of Ginn, Keith Morris on vocals, bassist Chu...

【Formation & Members】 Anarchy (アナーキー) emerged from the vibrant punk scene of Japan in the late 1970s, a period marked by cultural upheaval and a growing appetite for rebellious music. The band was formed in 1978 in Kyoto, a ci...