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First Wave Punk Bands

Armed with three chords and the truth, these bands shocked the world with speed, safety pins, sneers, and rebellion. Can you name punk’s first-wave pioneers?
Bands are listed in alphabetical order.
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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
One Chord Wonders
English punk band featuring frontman T.V. Smith & bassist Gaye Advert. Another hit song is “Gary Gilmore’s Eyes.”
The Adverts
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
London Calling
Iconic London band fronted by Joe Strummer, who blended punk, reggae, funk, and rockabilly into their sound.
The Clash
Human Fly
Early NYC band mixing campy horror and rockabilly with punk attitude, fronted by Lux Interior and Poison Ivy.
The Cramps
New Rose
London punk featuring Dave Vanian & Captain Sensible; big influence on hardcore punk and gothic rock.
The Damned
Sonic Reducer
CBGB band featuring Stiv Bators & Cheetah Chrome, famous for chaotic, high-energy shows. Their debut album was "Young, Loud and Snotty."
Deadboys
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
Stay With Me
US band fronted by Handsome Dick Manitoba; rowdy NY proto-punk legends.
The Dictators
Dancing With Myself
London punk band fronted by Billy Idol before his solo career; known for catchy pop hooks.
Generation X
Lexicon Devil
Infamous LA punk band fronted by the unpredictable Darby Crash, also featuring guitarist Pat Smear.
The Germs
Chinese Rocks
US band featuring ex–New York Dolls guitarist Johnny Thunders & drummer Jerry Nolan, central to the CBGB scene.
The Heartbreakers
In The City
Mod-influenced London band fronted by Paul Weller, known for their sharp fashion and even sharper social commentary.
The Jam
Kick Out the Jams
Raw, loud Detroit rockers whose radical politics and garage sound inspired generations of punk bands.
MC5
Last Caress
New Jersey punk band fronted by Glenn Danzig, famous for horror-themed songs and the signature devilock hairstyle.
The Misfits
Roadrunner
Boston-based proto-punk band fronted by Jonathan Richman, influential on punk and new wave.
The Modern Lovers
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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
Blitzkrieg Bop
Legendary NYC band of Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Tommy.
Ramones
Blank Generation
NYC band led by Richard Hell after leaving Television; they pioneered the ripped-shirt & safety-pin punk look.
Richard Hell & The Voidoids
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
Anarchy in the UK
Iconic band of Johnny Rotten & Sid Vicious. "Never Mind the Bollocks" is their only studio album.
Sex Pistols
Typical Girls
All-female London punk band blending reggae and post-punk influences. Fronted by Ari Up.
The Slits
Ghost Rider
NYC duo Alan Vega and Martin Rev; minimalist electronics with confrontational punk energy.
Suicide
Gloria
NYC singer-poet merging punk with poetry and rock. Known for her influential album "Horses."
Patti Smith
If the Kids Are United
English working-class/Oi! band led by Jimmy Pursey; anthemic sing-along punk.
Sham 69
(I'm) Stranded
Australian punk pioneers also known for “Know Your Product” and “This Perfect Day.”
The Saints
Suspect Device
Politically charged band from Northern Ireland featuring Jake Burns gruff vocals. "Alternative Ulster" was another hit.
Stiff Little Fingers
Search and Destroy
Detroit rock band led by Iggy Pop, whose raw energy earned him the title “Godfather of Punk.”
The Stooges
Stranglehold
Early UK punk band led by Charlie Harper. Known for fast, aggressive songs and huge influence on street punk.
UK Subs
Teenage Kicks
Northern Irish punk-pop band fronted by Feargal Sharkey, whose nasally vocals helped define their sound.
The Undertones
Los Angeles
Cult LA punk band fronted by Exene Cervenka & John Doe; other signature songs include "Johnny Hit and Run Paulene."
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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
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