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Black Flag

The leading L.A. punk band of the '80s, expressing all the nihilism and outrage of California teens with plenty of humor as well.
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Album Highlights

  • Loose Nut
    Black Flag
    Loose Nut
  • Live '84
    Black Flag
    Live '84
  • Wasted...Again
    Black Flag
    Wasted...Again
  • Family Man
    Black Flag
    Family Man
  • Damaged
    Black Flag
    Damaged
  • In My Head
    Black Flag
    In My Head
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Artists Moods

  • Aggressive
  • Angry
  • Confrontational
  • Fiery
  • Harsh
  • Intense
  • Reckless
  • Volatile
  • Fierce
  • Irreverent
  • Manic
  • Outrageous
  • Provocative
  • Sprawling
  • Visceral
  • Angst-Ridden
  • Cathartic
  • Hostile
  • Menacing
  • Nihilistic
  • Tense/Anxious
  • Tough
  • Uncompromising
  • Bitter
  • Brash
  • Urgent

Artists Themes

  • Maverick
  • Politics/Society

Black Flag
photo credit: Naomi Petersen

Black Flag - Artist Details

Active

1970s - 2010s

Formed

1977 in Hermosa Beach, CA

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Alternative/Indie Rock American Punk American Underground Hardcore Punk L.A. Punk Punk/New Wave

Group Members

Chuck Dukowski Greg Ginn Henry Rollins Bill Stevenson Dez Cadena Kira Roessler Brian Migdol Keith Morris Robo Spot Anthony Martinez Chavo Pederast Chuck Biscuits Emil
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