Founded in the fiery crucible of the 1970s punk rock scene, Dead Boys emerged from Cleveland, Ohio, with a raw and visceral sound that captured the rebellious spirit of their era. They originally formed in 1976 under the name Frankenstein, but quickly became known as Dead Boys when they migrated to New York City, becoming an integral part of the legendary CBGB punk rock movement. With a lineup that included frontman Stiv Bators, guitarists Cheetah Chrome and Jimmy Zero, bassist Jeff Magnum, and drummer Johnny Blitz, Dead Boys were renowned for their intense, high-energy performances and irreverent attitude.

Their 1977 debut album, "Young, Loud and Snotty," is a punk rock cornerstone, featuring the iconic track "Sonic Reducer," which has since been covered by numerous bands and remains a staple indication of their influence. Despite an initial career that was relatively short-lived, with the band's dissolution coming in 1979 after their second album, "We Have Come For Your Children," their raw sound and brash attitude have endured through various reunions and live recordings. Posthumous releases, like "Night Of The Living Dead Boys," showcases the band's raw live energy, while compilations such as "Sonic Reducer - Best Of" serve to cement the Dead Boys' legacy as punk rock trailblazers. Their influence can be traced in a multitude of punk and alternative bands that followed in their wake.

Genres

Early Us Punk

Punk

Related Artists

The Damned

The Clash

Iggy Pop

The Stooges

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The Dictators

Patti Smith

Social Distortion

The Replacements

Black Flag

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Latest Release

What Love Is (Live In San Francisco)

Dead Boys

Single - Released October 29, 2024