Germs

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The Germs were a punk rock band from Los Angeles, California, United States originally active from 1977 to 1980. The band's early lineup was singer Darby Crash, guitarist Pat Smear, bassist Lorna Doom, and drummer Don Bolles. They released only one album, 1979's (GI) (produced by Joan Jett) and were featured the following year in Penelope Spheeris' documentary film The Decline of Western Civilization, which chronicled the Los Angeles punk movement.

The Germs disbanded following Crash's suicide on December 7, 1980. Their music was influential to many later punk rock acts. Pat Smear went on to greater fame performing with Nirvana and the Foo Fighters.

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Punk Rock Christian Hardcore Hardcore Punk Pigfuck Punk

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Germs members

Members: Pat Smear (guitar, original, lead vocals), Lorna Doom (bass guitar, original), Don Bolles (drums (drum set)), Darby Crash (lead vocals, original), Shane West (lead vocals), Cliff Hanger (drums (drum set)), Nickey “Beat” Alexander (drums (drum set)), DJ Bonebrake (drums (drum set)), Charlotte Caffey (bass guitar), Dottie Danger (drums (drum set)), Donna Rhia (drums (drum set)), Michelle Baer (drums (drum set), original), Dinky (bass guitar), David Winogrond (drums (drum set)), Robin Henley (drums (drum set))