Crime

The Profile

Crime is a San Francisco punk/rock'n'roll band formed in 1976, noted for a raw sound, striking gangster/police imagery, and a sparse official discography of early singles.

Members mentioned in reviews include Johnny Strike, Frankie Fix, Ron "The Ripper" and Hank Rank. Early singles include "Hot Wire My Heart / Baby You're So Repulsive" (1976) and "Murder By Guitar / Frustration" (1977). The anthology San Francisco's STILL Doomed collects many of the band's tracks; recording quality is often raw, and the band's image is a notable element of their legacy.

DeBaser's review praises Crime's image and raw, urgent sound. The band had a sparse official discography but notable early singles (1976–1977). The anthology San Francisco's STILL Doomed collects many of their looser, powerful recordings. Review highlights their blend of 1950s rock, blues and punk attitude.