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The Vibrators - 94% match to 999

This first wave UK punk band was formed in February 1976 by Knox (Ian Carnochan, 4 April 1945; vocals, guitar), John Ellis (b. 1 June 1952; guitar), Pat Collier (b. October 1951; bass), and Jonathan "Eddie" Edwards (b. 1 April 1951; drums). Their first gig came as support to the... Read more

Generation X - 83% match to 999

This UK outfit emerged during the punk explosion of 1976. Billy Idol (William Michael Albert Broad, 30 November 1955, Stanmore, Middlesex, England; vocals) had previously worked with Tony James (bass, vocals) in the short-lived Chelsea. With Bob Andrews (guitar, vocals) and John... Read more

Sham 69 - 81% match to 999

Formed in London, England, in 1975, this five-piece skinhead/punk-influenced band originally comprised Jimmy Pursey (vocals), Albie "Slider" Maskell (bass), Neil Harris (lead guitar), Johnny Goodfornothing (rhythm guitar) and Billy Bostik (drums). Pursey was a fierce,... Read more

UK Subs - 81% match to 999

This London, England-based band was formed in 1976 by veteran R&B singer Charlie Harper (David Charles Perez, 25 April 1944, London, England). The initial line-up included Nicky Garratt (guitar), Steve Slack (bass) and Rory Lyons (drums), although the latter pair were soon... Read more

Stiff Little Fingers - 76% match to 999

This Irish punk band was formed from the ashes of cover outfit Highway Star. Taking their new name from a track on the Vibrators' Pure Mania debut, Stiff Little Fingers soon attracted one of the most fervent fanbases of the era. Present at the Clash's Belfast gig in 1977, Jake... Read more

The Damned - 75% match to 999

Formed in 1976, this UK punk band originally comprised Captain Sensible (Raymond Burns, 24 April 1954, Balham, London, England), Rat Scabies (b. Chris Millar, 30 July 1957, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England; drums), Brian James (b. Brian Robertson, England; guitar) and Dave... Read more

Dead Boys - 70% match to 999

Buzzcocks - 66% match to 999

Originally formed in Manchester at the end of 1975 by Pete Shelley (Peter McNeish, 17 April 1955, Leigh, Lancashire, England; vocals/guitar), Howard Devoto (b. Howard Trafford, 1955, Manchester, England; vocals), Steve Diggle (b. Manchester, England; bass) and John Maher (b.... Read more

Chelsea - 60% match to 999

Formed in London, England, in 1977, this punk band consisted of vocalist Gene October, the only constant in a myriad of line-ups, Brian James (guitar), Geoff Myles (bass) and Chris Bashford (drums). Like many of their immediate peers Chelsea were a band with a strong social... Read more

Anti-Nowhere League - 59% match to 999

Leading lights in the early 80s UK punk scene, along with contemporaries G.B.H. and the Exploited, this quartet from Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, flaunted their talents in biker leather, chains, and hardcore obscenity. Led by Animal (Nick Karmer; vocals) and Magoo (guitar),... Read more