Most Influential Southern California Punk Bands that Formed in the 1970s
Punk bands from Southern California that formed in the 1970's. These bands are often named as influences to many punk, metal, alternative, rock and grunge bands.
Black Flag was an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. Initially called Panic, the band was established by Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter, and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes in the band. They are widely considered to be one of the first hardcore punk bands as well as one of the pioneers of post-hardcore. After breaking up in 1986, Black Flag reunited in 2003 and again in 2013. Formed in 1976 as Panic. They changed their name to Black Flag in 1978. They, along with Middle Class, are the first hardcore punk bands.
Formed in 1977. Most agree that their EP Out of Vogue along with Black Flag's Nervous Breakdown are the first hardcore punk records.
The Descendents are a punk rock band formed in 1977 in Manhattan Beach, California by guitarist Frank Navetta, bassist Tony Lombardo and drummer Bill Stevenson. Formed in 1977. Even though they have a raw sound, they're named by a lot of the modern "pop punk" bands as an influence. I think it's because a lot of the "pop punk" bands like doing love songs and the Descendents are one of the best at punk rock love songs.
Formed in 1975. Electro punk band. Named by many hardcore bands such as the Dead Kennedys and the Circle Jerks as a major influence.
Formed in 1977. One of the first Latino punk bands (along with The Zeros). Named by many So. Cal punk bands as a major influence.
Formed in 1977. Named as an influence by many bands.
Formed in 1977. I believe they are the first female fronted punk band from L.A.
Formed in 1977. Another L.A. first wave punk band. They had more of a catchy, melodic, surf sound with humorous lyrics.
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness, Jonny Wickersham, Brent Harding, David Hidalgo, Jr., and David Kalish.
Short lived (1976 - 1978) but influential band from L.A. They have since re-formed
Popular Southern California punk band formed in 1978.
The Angry Samoans are an American punk rock band from the first wave of American punk, formed in August 1978 in Los Angeles. 1978 from Los Angeles.
From Carlsbad, California formed by brothers Chip and Tony in 1977
1978 from Huntington Beach, Ca. Very inspirational band for the O.C. scene.
Although their first recorded album wasn't released until 1981, they were a known band with a strong following in the local scene since the mid 70's. One of if not the original East L.A. hardcore punk bands.