The Germs

The Germs were a short-lived but seminal punk band from the Los Angeles scene that included Black Flag and X. The band reformed in 2005 with a new singer.

The early Germs, which briefly included future Go-Gos singer Belinda Carlisle, was more inspired by attitude than a desire to make music. Only guitarist Pat Smear was a musician. Gradually the Germs found a place in the early Los Angeles punk rock scene and developed into a competent studio band. Their live performances were more spectacle than musical performance, with lead singer Darby Crash often too intoxicated to sing. Crash committed suicide in 1980. The band re-formed in 2005.

• Darby Crash - Vocals
• Pat Smear - Guitar
• Lorna Doom - Bass Guitar
• Don Bolles - Drums
• Shane West - Vocals

• 1979: GI
• 1981: What We Do Is Secret

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