The Avengers

San Francisco punk band active 1977–1979, led by Penelope Houston. Known for the single "We Are The One", tight melodic punk and incendiary live shows. Core lineup cited in reviews: Penelope Houston (vocals), Greg Ingraham (guitar), Jimmy Wilsey (bass), Danny Furious (drums).

Formed in San Francisco in 1977 and active until 1979; recorded seminal singles (released on Dangerhouse and other outlets) and were later represented on a posthumous collection often referred to as the "Pink Album" (1983). Steve Jones (Sex Pistols) is mentioned in reviews as involved in production/outtakes for later releases. Penelope Houston later appeared with the Screamers, collaborated with Howard Devoto, and moved toward a folk/adult-alternative solo career (works cited from 1987's Birdboys through 2003's Eighteen Stories Down). The band played notable venues such as CBGB's and Max's Kansas City according to reviews.

The Avengers were a San Francisco punk band active from 1977–1979, led by vocalist Penelope Houston. Reviews celebrate their raw, melodic punk singles (notably "We Are The One") and incendiary live shows. Their recordings were later collected posthumously, including the so-called "Pink Album" (1983). Penelope Houston later moved toward folk-oriented work.

For:Fans of late-70s punk, collectors of Bay Area punk singles, and listeners who like raw melodic punk with strong female vocals.