Another band that blazed the early punk-rock trail in the late 1970s and early 1980s was Siouxsie and the Banshees. They suffered a similar fate as X, as both struggled for radio airplay and record-company recognition even though they were hailed as ground-breaking bands that influenced many:
Loved Souixsie. And X. But you should add The Vandals (Long Beach) for good measure. Or Social Distortion (HB)
Thanks Shira, I’ll put them on the list and include San Diego’s own The Penentrators, who were legendary:
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/penetrators/
Great brass section! Where is it??