Happy Friday The 13th

1980's L.A. Punk Rock
I found this great piece of history. The site contains a lot of pix and vids but no music downloads (hint: just come back to The P5 and search for them).Read This: 1980s L.A. Punk Rock - www.tvparty.com: "TVparty presents found articles circa 1980-85 written by Billy Eye and Judy Zee from Data-Boy, a gay entertainment magazine published in Hollywood.These articles chronicle the avante garde bands coming up through the Los Angeles Punk and New Wave club scene during that key period. They read like a diary in the lives of these young clubgoers and the burgeoning scene they covered

The Vibrators - We Vibrate and Pogo Dancing
On this date in 1976, The Vibrators released their debut single, "We Vibrate". It was backed by "Whips And Furs". The B side appeared on their debut album, Pure Mania. The A side was a non-LP track. The London punk band has gone through numerous lineup changes but is still active. Lead singer, Knox, and drummer, Eddie, are still there from the original band.

U.K. Subs - Shake Up The City
On this date in 1982, U.K. Subs released their tenth 7-inch record, an EP called Shake Up The City. It contained "Self Destruct", "Police State (Part 1)" and "War Of The Roses". None of the tracks appeared on a regular album. The London punk band, originally called U.K. Subversives, is still led by Charlie Harper and shows no sign of slowing down.

Music For Pleasure - Light
On this date in 1982, Music For Pleasure released their third single, "Light". It was backed by "Malefice". The 12 inch version offered a third track, "Nostalgia". The A side and the 12-inch bonus track appeared on their debut album, Into The Rain. The other song was a non-LP track. The Leeds, England new wave band disbanded in 1985 after two albums and several singles.