Artist
X
X is the rare Hollywood punk band that outlasted hardcore's takeover of the scene, fusing punk aggression with rockabilly and roots rock rather than chasing speed for its own sake. John Doe, who'd left Baltimore for Los Angeles chasing a new life, brought his poetry-writing girlfriend Exene Cervenka to band practice, and her off-kilter harmonies with Doe became the band's signature sound.
The full story is in LA Punk (Early 80s).
At a glance
- Active
- 1977–present
- From
- Los Angeles, California
- Records in the issues
- 3 (1980–1982), 1 of them a Start here pick
- Original labels
- Slash and Elektra
Listen
In the issues
- LA Punk (Early 80s)Principal · 1978-1984 · Members
LA Punk (Early 80s) is a music scene from Los Angeles, California, 1978–1984. Its principal artists include Black Flag, Germs and X. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 12 dated events.
Records
Los Angeles
1980 · Start here in LA Punk (Early 80s)Original release: Slash · SR-104 · 12″ Vinyl · US 1980Listen on SpotifyWild Gift
1981 · Go deeper in LA Punk (Early 80s)Original release: Slash · SR-107 · 12″ Vinyl · US 1981Listen on SpotifyUnder the Big Black Sun
1982 · Go deeper in LA Punk (Early 80s)Original release: Elektra · 9 60150-1 · 12″ Vinyl · US 1982Listen on Spotify
Places
- The MasqueLos Angeles · 1977-1979 · LA Punk (Early 80s)