X

X
Formed: 1977
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Genre: Rock
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Punk, L.A. Punk, American Punk, American Underground, College Rock
Group Members: Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Tony Gilkyson, Billy Zoom, D.J. Bonebrake
Biography: X were the quintessential L.A. punk rockers before they grew into a world-class rock & roll band and live band; however, enthusiasm for their unique, intelligent and humorous work never quite reached critical mass.

Formed in 1977 after songwriter and bassist John Doe (b. Feb. 24, 1956) met (and later

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Under the Big Black Sun
Released: 1982
Label: Elektra
Critics' Rating:
X's first album issued on a major label, 1982's Under the Big Black Sun, is arguably their finest record. All 11 songs are exceptional, from both a performance and compositional point of view. Ray Manzarek's ...Read full review
Wild Gift
Released: 1981
Label: Slash
Critics' Rating:
For X's second release, 1981's Wild Gift, the quartet followed the same path they had taken a year earlier on their debut, Los Angeles, creating another batch of timeless compositions that merged the energy ...Read full review
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