1970s– category –

【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, known in Japanese as アナーキー or 亜無亜危異, is a seminal punk band from Japan, formed in 1978. The band originated in Wako City, Saitama Prefecture, with members who were mostly high school classma...

【Formation & Members】 The Damned, often hailed as one of the pioneering forces of the punk rock movement, were formed in London, England, in 1976. The original lineup consisted of Dave Vanian (vocals), Captain Sensible (bass), Bria...

【Formation & Members】 Radio Birdman, one of the most influential bands in the punk and hardcore scenes, was formed in 1974 in Sydney, Australia, by Deniz Tek and Rob Younger. The band's name, inspired by a misheard lyric from The S...

【Formation & Members】 The Slits, a pioneering punk and post-punk band, emerged from the vibrant and often chaotic British punk scene of the late 1970s. Formed in 1976, the band was initially composed of Ari Up (Ariane Forster) on v...

【Formation & Members】 The Dead Boys, an influential American punk rock band, were formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1976. The band's lineup consisted of Stiv Bators on vocals, Cheetah Chrome on lead guitar, Jimmy Zero on rhythm guitar,...

【Formation & Members】 The Ramones, an iconic name in the annals of punk rock, burst onto the music scene in the mid-1970s, originating from the vibrant streets of New York City. The band was formed in 1974 and comprised four member...