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Los Angeles, California, United States (1976 – 1986)
Black Flag was an American hardcore punk band formed in 1976 in Los Angeles, California, United States, largely the brainchild of Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes.
Keith Morris was their original lead singer. He left the band suddenly in 1979 to form the well-known band, Circle Jerks. Ron Reyes was the second singer for the band, but decided to leave the band not too long after. Dez Cadena would be their next singer, but switched to second guitar when they found fourth and final singer Henry Rollins in Washington D.C. in 1981.
Black Flag forged a unique sound early on that mixed the raw simplicity of the Ramones with atonal and microtonal guitar solos and frequent tempo shifts. Over this could be heard lyrics — mostly written by Ginn — about isolation, neurosis and paranoia, themes which did not disappear when Henry Rollins took on the role of lead singer in 1981. Most of the band’s material was released on Ginn’s independent label, SST Records.
While Black Flag were - and remain - very respected among their underground culture, their music has not been the stylistic model one might expect, in spite of their formidable reputation. Rather, their influence was seen primarily in their tireless promotion of a self-controlled DIY aesthetic. They’re often regarded as pioneers in the movement of underground do-it-yourself record labels that flourished among the 1980s’ punk rock bands.
Keith Morris was their original lead singer. He left the band suddenly in 1979 to form the well-known band, Circle Jerks. Ron Reyes was the second singer for the band, but decided to leave the band not too long after. Dez Cadena would be their next singer, but switched to second guitar when they found fourth and final singer Henry Rollins in Washington D.C. in 1981.
Black Flag forged a unique sound early on that mixed the raw simplicity of the Ramones with atonal and microtonal guitar solos and frequent tempo shifts. Over this could be heard lyrics — mostly written by Ginn — about isolation, neurosis and paranoia, themes which did not disappear when Henry Rollins took on the role of lead singer in 1981. Most of the band’s material was released on Ginn’s independent label, SST Records.
While Black Flag were - and remain - very respected among their underground culture, their music has not been the stylistic model one might expect, in spite of their formidable reputation. Rather, their influence was seen primarily in their tireless promotion of a self-controlled DIY aesthetic. They’re often regarded as pioneers in the movement of underground do-it-yourself record labels that flourished among the 1980s’ punk rock bands.
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love Black Flag,anyone wanna webcam chat? the link is in my profile.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_3g4QPojMc
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GOOD BLACK FLAG FORUM http://www.blackflagbootlegs.co.nr/
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cupim_jr wrote:
driink drink drink drive :D
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pixienat wrote:
I'm tie-dying my black flag shirt
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reeeezy wrote:
wat
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Twiggy_Manson wrote:
I saw a Black Fag wearing a Black Flag t-shirt. I think he made a spelling error.
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xjamesx_GMHC wrote:
NO EXCEPTIONS HARDCORE MESSAGE BOARDS http://nehc.forumotion.com xKEEP IT EDGEx
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Jordanhollister wrote:
I like the instuments but i think the lyrics and the way there sung lets this band down
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BWalshy wrote:
I was trying to find some good old punk, and someone recommended Black Flag. When i went to the used CD store, i picked up Anti-flag by mistake. I threw the CD out after two songs. I am ashamed i by this.
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Alliban wrote:
Rolins destroys, he is BLACK SLAAAAG
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CrackRawkSteady wrote:
Morris > Rollins
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dsfaxover wrote:
love everything about this band
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SeanMcMeekin wrote:
the first four years <3
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volimsir wrote:
No, it's still debatable who was first, but who cares.
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CourtTv wrote:
this band gets me through the shitty points in my life
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Thrashhard wrote:
Black Flag were the FIRST Hardcore band just a little info
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bnruo wrote:
hi, my name is henry
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worldtoforgive wrote:
NANANANANA NO VALUES!
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volimsir wrote:
I'm gay with Black Flag.
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