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The Germs

Though their original iteration was sadly cut short after the suicide of singer Darby Crash, Germs made a lasting mark in the late ‘70s as punk began trickling out of New York and erupted in Los Angeles. They drew from iconic rock acts like Iggy Pop and David Bowie; after their initial breakup, founding member Pat Smear would go on to perform with both Nirvana and Foo Fighters

Wherever there is a great triumph, there is usually even greater tragedy. Such is the case with the Los Angeles hardcore-punk outfit known as the Germs, who, in four short years, lived dangerously, playing fast, brash rock 'n' roll with a much dirtier and nastier edge than their contemporaries; an edge that would prove to be sharp and deadly for the bands' confused and drug addicted lead singer. They only released a single studio album in 1979, but it was a banger stuffed with 17 songs dripping with aggression, despair, and pure rage. Titled (GI), the all-black cover with an enigmatic blue circle design echoed the Germs' stripped-down aesthetic perfectly and would be synonymous with the band until their untimely undoing in 1980.

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Minutemen were an American punk rock band formed in San Pedro, California in 1980. Composed of guitarist/vocalist D. Boon, bassist/vocalist Mike Watt, and drummer George Hurley, Minutemen recorded four albums and eight EPs before Boon's death in an automobile accident in 1985; after Boon's death, the band broke up.

Many bands, playing to save the Masque club, all for naught: Day 1 The Zeros The Dils The Eyes The Screamers The Germs The Controllers The Bags The Deadbeats Day 2 The Weirdos The Dickies Shock Skulls Arthur J (& the Goldcups) The Alley Cats Black Randy (& the Metrosquad) F-Word X The Randoms The Flesh Eaters The Plugz To check out other artworks like this one, click the blue EvanRude link right up there 👆

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Minutemen Vintage

Double Nickels on the Dime - Minutemen Retro Style Illustration

Minutemen San Pedro Vintage

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Minutemen San Pedro / Retro Style Design

Minutemen San Pedro / Retro Style Design

Hellin Killer, Trudi, Pleasant, Darby Crash (or possibly Bobby Pyn at that time), Nicky Beat, Alice Bag, mystery girl, Lorna Doom, Pat Smear. To check out other artworks like this one, click the blue EvanRude link right up there 👆

Inspired by the classic Germs logo and a quote taken from one of their liver performances.

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Music album parody t-shirt with an illustration of a disoriented hand ready to touch a desert that reads: My germs. Perfect for parody movie lovers who enjoy listening to metal music.

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Wherever there is a great triumph, there is usually even greater tragedy. Such is the case with the Los Angeles hardcore-punk outfit known as the Germs, who, in four short years, lived dangerously, playing fast, brash rock 'n' roll with a much dirtier and nastier edge than their contemporaries; an edge that would prove to be sharp and deadly for the bands' confused and drug addicted lead singer. They only released a single studio album in 1979, but it was a banger stuffed with 17 songs dripping with aggression, despair, and pure rage. Titled (GI), the all-black cover with an enigmatic blue circle design echoed the Germs' stripped-down aesthetic perfectly and would be synonymous with the band until their untimely undoing in 1980.