The Last

The Last
Formed: 1976
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Disbanded: 1985
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, New Wave, Power Pop, L.A. Punk, American Punk
Group Members: John Frank, Vitus Mataré, Dave Nazworthy, David Nolte, Joe Nolte, Mike Nolte, Jack Reynolds, Luke Lohnes, Robbie Rist, Missy Buettner
Biography: Influenced by '60s surf, psychedelia, and folk-rock, brothers Joe (guitar), Mike (vocals), and David Nolte (bass) of Los Angeles formed the Last in 1976, along with associates Jack Reynolds (drums) and Vitus Matare (keyboards). The Last might be considered a seminal indie band, having released early ...Read full biography
Awakening
Released: 1989
Label: SST
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If you wanted a history of power pop in one lesson, you could do worse than put on Awakening. The album starts out with two classics -- the Byrds-like blast of "No Love" and the punk-pop gem of "Assembly ...Read full review
L.A. Explosion [Bonus Tracks]
Released: 2003
Label: Mordam Records
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Perhaps the least known of the late-'70s L.A. pop acts, the Last rose from the ashes of the Los Angeles club scene alongside bands like 20/20, the Knack, the Nerves, and the Plimsouls. Releasing their ...Read full review
More The Last albums: Main Albums (8), Singles & EPs (7)
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