The Shirts
**The Shirts** emerged from New York City's gritty late-'70s CBGB scene, blending punky energy with catchy pop hooks and new wave flair. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Annie Golden (later known for her acting roles in *Hair* and *Orange Is the New Black*), the band became local favorites with their danceable rhythms and art-school swagger. They dropped groovy tracks like "Laugh to Keep from Crying" and even opened for The Clash during their legendary 1979 U.S. tour. Though they released three albums—including *Street Light Shine* (1980)—The Shirts never fully broke mainstream, but their sweat-soaked live shows and genre-blurring sound left a mark on NYC's post-punk legacy. After lineup shifts and Golden’s departure for acting, they disbanded in the mid-'80s but remain a cult favorite for fans of raw, quirky CBGB-era rock.
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