Black Flag

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June 16th, 2010 at 08:24am
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Black Flag was an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. The band was established largely as the brainchild of Greg Ginn: the guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes. They are widely considered to be one of the first hardcore punk bands.

Black Flag forged a unique sound early on that mixed the raw simplicity of the Ramones with atonal guitar solos and frequent tempo shifts. The band was also known for the intense and evocative lyrics found in their songs, most of which were penned by Ginn. Like other punk bands of this era, Black Flag gave voice to an anti-authoritarian, non-conformist message, featuring songs punctuated with descriptions of isolation, neurosis, poverty, and paranoia, themes that would be explored further when Henry Rollins joined the group as lead singer in 1981. Most of the band's material was released on Ginn's independent label, SST Records.

Black Flag was—and remains—well respected among their underground culture, with their influence primarily in their tireless promotion of a self-controlled DIY ethic and aesthetic. They are often regarded as pioneers in the movement of underground do-it-yourself record labels that flourished among the 1980s punk rock bands. Through seemingly constant touring throughout the United States and Canada, and occasionally Europe, Black Flag established an extremely dedicated fan base. Many other musicians would follow Black Flag's lead and book their own tours, utilizing a word-of-mouth network.


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Sorry I'm too lame to write something completely original about how awesome they are soo...

Anyway I think my favorite album by them is damaged, with rollins of course and then nervous breakdown, which is their first EP (i think?).

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BTW: i already searched for a topic and i couldn't find one (just sayin)
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June 17th, 2010 at 07:51am
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August 28th, 2010 at 12:27pm
I would listen to them. Henry Rollins was in Black Flag. I love Henry Rollins. He looks so scary, but I'd give him a hug.
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September 2nd, 2010 at 10:51am
Henry Rollins is amazing.
And I love his spoken word shows, he seems like a really nice guy.
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September 2nd, 2010 at 04:40pm
I need to get some of his music. I heard one of his songs he made with Henry Rollins Band called "Liar", and it's almost entirely spoken instead of sung, so I just want to get it.
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