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The founding members of the New York band Television were:

Richard Hell and Tom Verlaine.

What member of the Clash was fired from the band prior to the recording of the groups final record?

Mick Jones. They missed Jones as 'Cut The Crap' was a disgrace.

What punk legends did NOT appear in Bruce McDonald's film 'Hard Core Logo'?

Johnny Lydon. A great movie with some super cameos.

Who did a young Henry Rollins replace as lead singer for Black Flag?

Dez Cadena. Dez was the singer, but he switched to guitar when Rollins joined. Roessler played bass a few years later, Stevenson was a drummer, and MacKeye wasn't in Black Flag at all.

Where was the legendary Johnny Thunders found dead on April 23rd, 1991?

New Orleans. Many wondered how the brilliant but drug riddled guitar player managed to live as long as he did.

What was the name of the band Billy Idol fronted before going solo?

Generation X.

What is the name of the record label founded by former Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra?

Alternative Tentacles.

Shane McGowan fronted a punk band before joining the Pogues. What was the name of this band?

The Nipple Erectors. He went on to much greater noteriety with the celtic influenced Pogues.

This Godfather of Punk Music was born James Osterberg.

Iggy Pop. Still going strong after 35 years in rock and roll.

What band, most noted for their anthemic 'New York City', were London, Ontario, Canada's greatest contribution to punk rock?

Demics.