"People were scared of us, like if we made it, it would end their careers. We were new and we sound like we'd fit the format." #TommyRamone A punk-surf-pop crossover that has never been rivalled. Happy #anniversary to the #Ramones Leave Home. #punk #punkrock #punkhistory #punks

The most famous album by my favourite band was released in the US on this date...that also happens to be my birthday! (Not the year, I should add! Just the day and month). Happy Birthday to me and London Calling 😅🥳

An album that’s still sounds fresh, brilliant and relevant today. “In these days of evil Presidentes” lyrics and songs like ‘Clampdown’ ring out true.. #TheClash #punk youtu.be/LQ82BX0hGBM?...

My favorite Clash song is on this album. I drove over 50 miles to/from hospital as my Pops was dying with this song blaring on repeat to keep my chin up. Proof that punk rock gets us through anything. 🤘💙 youtu.be/uEK9oK02D1M?...

remembering New York Dolls singer #DavidJohansen, born on this day in 1950 in Staten Island, New York I interviewed him back in 2005: @punkrockhistory.bsky.social @punkrockempath.bsky.social @punkrockclub.bsky.social

48 years ago today - The Pistols, Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas Pic 3 - Photo by Bob Gruen Hellin Killer, Sid Vicious and Trudie Argulles in the dressing room at Longhorn Ballroom, January 10, 1978 #punk #punks #punkrock #sexpistols #history #punkrockhistory #otd

47 years ago today The Clash’s London Calling was released in the U.S., on vinyl and 8-track tape (picture), following a Dec. 14 release in the U.K. #punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #londoncalling #history #punkrockhistory #otd

25 years ago today 💔 In memory of Bryan Gregory, American guitarist, songwriter and founding member of The Cramps. Bryan died 25 years ago today at MMC Anaheim of complications from a heart attack. He was only 49 years old. 📸 Unknown #punk #punks #bryangregory #thecramps #history #punkrockhistory

49 years ago today Leave Home is the second studio album by American punk rock band the Ramones, released on this day in 1977. The title Leave Home refers to the Ramones leaving New York City to go on tour around the world #punk #punkrock #ramones #history #punkrockhistory #otd

An easy choice on what to wear today.

"The interesting thing to me about life—& I don’t want to be so pompous as to say I’m an artist—is to want to continue to be creative." #Remembering #DavidJohansen

To claw back a bit of punk cred after the Girl/Def Leppard reply; a UK issue 12” of Holiday in Cambodia. (Now cleaning off sticker residue)

so many lil rivers and tributaries that made up the ocean called ‘punk’ but if ya want to pick out the mississippi? it’s david johansen. idk where the fuck i was trying to go with that analogy, but david, new york dolls, and that whole early 70s scene set the table for 77-80s punk and hardcore

Not many had that swagger, attitude, and stage presence of David. So internally conflicted, yet so publicly beloved. Such a radiant, rebellious, beautiful soul. 🤘💙🤘💙🤘💙😘 youtu.be/wMUnqxmiV2k?...

Such a solid album. The Descendents first four albums were the gateway to my music tastes for the rest of my life. If this would have been released in 1997 instead Coolidge, Clean Sheets or Pep Talk would have been played on the radio and these guys could have been Green Day.

🖤 📷Gilles Larrain 1973 .

SOUNDS’ TOP RECORDS OF 1980 The best albums and singles of 1980 – the readers have voted, and this is the result from the Sound readers. My album and single from these list Wild Planet - The B52's Holiday in Cambodia - Dead Kennedys #punk #punks #punkrock #punkrockhistory

39 years ago All is the fourth album by the American punk rock band the Descendents, and the first album with bassist Karl Alvarez and guitarist Stephen Egerton, released in January 1987. #punk #punks #punkrock #descendents #all #hardcorepunk #history #punkrockhistory

Remembering David Johansen, aka Buster Poindexter, songwriter and member of the influential proto-punk band New York Dolls, born in Staten Island, New York, who would have celebrated his 76th birthday today. 📸 Gijsbert Hanekroot #protopunk #davidjohansen #newyorkdolls #punkrockhistory #otd

"If anybody tried to make me [a sex symbol] I'd shave my head tomorrow." #PolyStyrene #XRaySpex #punk #punkrock #punks #womeninpunk

Some people make fast albums. But Land Speed Record by Minneapolis band Hüsker Dü is a blistering fast album that brutally assaults the ears. One of my first introductions to American Punk music. open.spotify.com/track/3zi3pU...

Ah, there it is....

I WAS THERE. So was my dear departed wife, a classical pianist & college professor. We were standing very close. That may be her in red in the full version of the first photo. I've told the story so many times... Wouldn't you?

Music writers don’t objectify women challenge: impossible.

48 years ago today The Sex Pistols at Randy's Rodeo, San Antonio, Texas, January 08, 1978. Sex Pistols At Randy's Rodeo - New York #punk #punks #punkrock #sexpistols #punkrockhistory #otd

48 years ago The January 1978 Record Mirror bizarrely described punk pioneer Poly Styrene as a “sex symbol”. Poly, who fought against all oppression and sexism and abhorred any form of conformism, was certainly not and did not want to be a sex symbol #polystyrene #womanofpunk #punkrockhistory

48 years ago today - no fun with the Cowboys The Sex Pistols at Randy's Rodeo, San Antonio, Texas, January 8, 1978 The concert was chaotic. The fans threw lots of full and empty cans of beer, hamburgers, rubbish and at least one cake at the band #punk #punks #punkrock #sexpistols #punkrockhistory

44 Years Ago "Land Speed ​​Record" is Hüsker Dü's debut album, released in January 1982. It was recorded live on August 15, 1981, at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis, Minnesota. #punk #punks #punkrock #hüskerdü #history #punkrockhistory

I only know these www.youtube.com/watch?v=evjq...

youtube.com/watch?v=FMWJ... #Punk #NewWaveAndPunk #PunkRock #PunkRockHistory The Violators ~ Summer of 81...

A phenomenal first in hardcore punk history. Proud to see my home Orange County representing the first, fastest and hardest at the time 💪

48 years ago today Siouxsie and the Banshees at the Nashville Rooms, London, on 7 January 1978. Photograph: Ray Stevenson #punk #punks #punkrock #womenofpunk #gothpunkrock #postpunk #siouxsieandthebanshees #history #punkrockhistory #otd

47 years ago Out of Vogue is the debut EP by American punk rock band Middle Class, released in January 1979. Along with Black Flag's Nervous Breakdown EP, this album was often considered the first record of the hardcore punk genre. #hardcorepunk #middleclass #punkrockhistory

Happy Birthday to Kathryn 'Kathy' Valentine, songwriter and bassist for the pop punk band the Go-Go's, born on this day in 1959, Austin, Texas Picture - > Kathy Valentine in Austin's first punk band, The Violators, late 1970s #punkrock #kathyvalentine #thegogos #womenofpunk #punkrockhistory

48 years ago today The Ramones supported by The Runaways and Suicide 🔥 ThePalladium, New York City, January 7, 1978. #punk #punks #punkrock #punklegends #ramones #therunaways #suicide #history #punkrockhistory #otd

“EMI feels it is unable to promote this group’s records internationally in view of the adverse publicity which has been generated over the last two months.” Never mind the record deal, here's the #SexPistols

These guys changed the world and music with one song. They aren't in my top five but I have the utmost respect for these boys.

50 years ago 🫣🥂🖤 In January 1976, the recordings for "Blitzkrieg Bop" started. It was the first single off the Ramones from the self-titled debut album 'Ramones'. Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop (Official Music Video) #punk #punks #punkrock #ramones #blitzkriegbop #history #punkrockhistory

49 years ago today Only three months after signing The Sex Pistols to a recording contract, EMI terminated the deal, rumor had it, as a result of the group's disgraceful, aggressive behavior. Sex Pistols - EMI - Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas - Jan. 10, 1978 #punkrock #sexpistols #emi #punkrockhistory

45 years ago today 2 fucking great days in West Hollywood Black Flag, Middle Class and Social Distortion at the Starwood, January 6, 1981. Black Flag, Adolecents and China White at the day after #punk #punks #punkrock #hardcorepunk #history #punkrockhistory #otd

In memory of Ronald Franklin Ashton, co-founder, guitarist, bassist and co-songwriter of the rock/proto-punk rock band The Stooges. Ron Ashton died of a heart attack 17 years ago today at the age of 60 #punkrock #protopunk #thestooges #ronashton #history #punkrockhistory #otd

“[if] you could go back and do your life over again, you'll probably make all the same mistakes. But it gave me an overview that I might not have previously seen – the big picture, maybe. What did we learn from this? I don't know.” Happy birthday to #ChrisStein

🎉 76 candles on the cake Happy Birthday to Chris Stein, producer, writer, photographer, co-founder and guitarist of the punkrock / pop-punk / new wave band Blondie, born on this day in 1950, Brooklyn, NYC 📸 Arthur Fisher #punk #punkrock #newwave #chrisstein #blondie #history #punkrockhistory #otd

Johnny Rotten during the Sex Pistols First American Concert at The Great Southeast Music Hall in Atlanta, GA, January 5, 1978 Photo by LOUIE FAVORITE #punk #punks #punkrock #oldschoolpunk #punklegends #sexpistols #johnnyrotten #history #punkrockhistory #otd

46 years ago today Mick Jones and Paul Simonon with The Clash at Friars Aylesbury, January 05, 1980. Photo by Marc Jordan It was the first gig on their tour, and the band were supported by Ian Drury and the Blockheads #punk #punkrock #theclash #history #punkrockhistory #otd

37 years ago Complete Discography is a compilation album by American hardcore punk band Minor Threat, including their three EPs, the Out of Step album and Flex Your Head compilation tracks, released in January 1989. #punkrock #minorthreat #hardcorepunk #historyofpunk #history

"You were always looking for beauty because it was such an ugly place, whether again on a subconscious level. I mean, I don’t think I saw a tree till I was about nine. I was surrounded by factories and nothing that was pretty, nothing." #HappyBirthday to #BernardSumner

And a message from 1979 youtu.be/v74TSJvRU-g?...