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First Wave Punk Bands - Statistics
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- The average score is 15 of 32
Answer Stats
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| Blitzkrieg Bop | Legendary NYC band of Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Tommy. | Ramones | 95%
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| Anarchy in the UK | Iconic band of Johnny Rotten & Sid Vicious. "Never Mind the Bollocks" is their only studio album. | Sex Pistols | 95%
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| London Calling | Iconic London band fronted by Joe Strummer, who blended punk, reggae, funk, and rockabilly into their sound. | The Clash | 93%
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| Search and Destroy | Detroit rock band led by Iggy Pop, whose raw energy earned him the title “Godfather of Punk.” | The Stooges | 75%
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| Holiday in Cambodia | Politically charged San Francisco band, led by Jello Biafra. Known for biting satire and East Bay Ray’s surf-rock guitar licks. | Dead Kennedys | 68%
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| Last Caress | New Jersey punk band fronted by Glenn Danzig, famous for horror-themed songs and the signature devilock hairstyle. | The Misfits | 68%
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| Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve) | Manchester band of Pete Shelley mixing punk energy with pop hooks. "What Do I Get?" is another signature song. | Buzzcocks | 63%
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| Personality Crisis | Pioneering NYC band whose outrageous makeup, platform boots, and glam style helped inspire the punk scene. | The New York Dolls | 58%
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| New Rose | London punk featuring Dave Vanian & Captain Sensible; big influence on hardcore punk and gothic rock. | The Damned | 53%
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| Los Angeles | Cult LA punk band fronted by Exene Cervenka & John Doe; other signature songs include "Johnny Hit and Run Paulene." | X | 53%
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| Gloria | NYC singer-poet merging punk with poetry and rock. Known for her influential album "Horses." | Patti Smith | 50%
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| Human Fly | Early NYC band mixing campy horror and rockabilly with punk attitude, fronted by Lux Interior and Poison Ivy. | The Cramps | 50%
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| In The City | Mod-influenced London band fronted by Paul Weller, known for their sharp fashion and even sharper social commentary. | The Jam | 50%
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| Kick Out the Jams | Raw, loud Detroit rockers whose radical politics and garage sound inspired generations of punk bands. | MC5 | 48%
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| Dancing With Myself | London punk band fronted by Billy Idol before his solo career; known for catchy pop hooks. | Generation X | 43%
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| Lexicon Devil | Infamous LA punk band fronted by the unpredictable Darby Crash, also featuring guitarist Pat Smear. | The Germs | 43%
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| Blank Generation | NYC band led by Richard Hell after leaving Television; they pioneered the ripped-shirt & safety-pin punk look. | Richard Hell & The Voidoids | 40%
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| One Chord Wonders | English punk band featuring frontman T.V. Smith & bassist Gaye Advert. Another hit song is “Gary Gilmore’s Eyes.” | The Adverts | 40%
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| Sonic Reducer | CBGB band featuring Stiv Bators & Cheetah Chrome, famous for chaotic, high-energy shows. Their debut album was "Young, Loud and Snotty." | Deadboys | 35%
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| Typical Girls | All-female London punk band blending reggae and post-punk influences. Fronted by Ari Up. | The Slits | 35%
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| Teenage Kicks | Northern Irish punk-pop band fronted by Feargal Sharkey, whose nasally vocals helped define their sound. | The Undertones | 35%
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| Oh Bondage Up Yours! | UK band featuring Poly Styrene & saxophonist Lora Logic. Their debut album was "Germfree Adolescents." | X-Ray Spex | 35%
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| If the Kids Are United | English working-class/Oi! band led by Jimmy Pursey; anthemic sing-along punk. | Sham 69 | 33%
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| Suspect Device | Politically charged band from Northern Ireland featuring Jake Burns gruff vocals. "Alternative Ulster" was another hit. | Stiff Little Fingers | 33%
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| Ghost Rider | NYC duo Alan Vega and Martin Rev; minimalist electronics with confrontational punk energy. | Suicide | 30%
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| Viva la Revolution | UK punk band known for their distinctive Clockwork Orange "droog" image. Other hits include “Joker in the Pack.” | The Adicts | 28%
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| Chinese Rocks | US band featuring ex–New York Dolls guitarist Johnny Thunders & drummer Jerry Nolan, central to the CBGB scene. | The Heartbreakers | 25%
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| Roadrunner | Boston-based proto-punk band fronted by Jonathan Richman, influential on punk and new wave. | The Modern Lovers | 25%
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| Stranglehold | Early UK punk band led by Charlie Harper. Known for fast, aggressive songs and huge influence on street punk. | UK Subs | 25%
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| Babylon's Burning | English reggae-infused punk band; singer Malcolm Owen died of a heroin overdose in 1980. "In a Rut" is another signature song. | The Ruts | 23%
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| (I'm) Stranded | Australian punk pioneers also known for “Know Your Product” and “This Perfect Day.” | The Saints | 23%
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| Stay With Me | US band fronted by Handsome Dick Manitoba; rowdy NY proto-punk legends. | The Dictators | 18%
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