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X-Ray Spex

X-Ray Spex was a seminal English punk rock band formed in 1976, with Poly Styrene (born Marianne Joan Elliott-Said) serving as the iconic frontwoman known for her effervescent stage presence and powerful singing voice. The band is best known for their debut album "Germ Free Adolescents" (1978), which is widely regarded as a classic of the punk era, with its incisive blend of raucous guitars and socially conscious lyrics that challenged consumerism and issues of identity. Notably, the band's music also incorporated saxophone, an unusual feature for a punk band, which added a distinctive edge to their sound.

Though they were together for only a brief period in the late 1970s, X-Ray Spex left a lasting legacy on the punk scene with their energetic live performances and provocative commentaries on modern life. The band's influence on punk and alternative music continues to be felt, years after their initial impact. They sporadically reunited for various performances in the years that followed, with a notable performance captured in "Live @ The Roundhouse London 2008." Despite the death of frontwoman Poly Styrene in 2011, the music of X-Ray Spex continues to inspire new generations of fans and musicians who resonate with their raw, unapologetic approach to music and message.

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