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The Germs

Musical Group

The Germs were a Los Angeles punk band formed in 1977. Core members during their classic period included Darby Crash (Bobby Pyn, vocals), Pat Smear (guitar), Lorna Doom (bass) and Don Bolles (drums). Their 1979 LP GI is widely regarded in these reviews as a foundational hardcore punk record. Vocalist Darby Crash died on December 7, 1980.

First single 'Forming' released in 1977; 'Lexicon Devil' EP released in 1978; LP 'GI' released in 1979. Darby Crash (Bobby Pyn) died December 7, 1980 at age 22. The band is cited in reviews as a direct influence on hardcore punk.

The Germs are presented in these reviews as seminal Los Angeles punk provocateurs. Their 1979 LP GI is repeatedly praised as a cornerstone of hardcore. Live reports celebrate raw, chaotic energy and notable performances. The band's brief original run and Darby Crash's tragic death are part of their defining story.

For:Fans of punk and hardcore, collectors, music history readers and DeBaser users.

 Ah, this is one of the greatest hardcore punk records of all time.

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 We witnessed a fundamental piece of Punk history, of Hardcore and Rock (Pat Smear, you know all there is!).

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 The Germs, from Los Angeles, were perhaps the first masters of hardcore.

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