Punk 77 An Inside Look At The San Francisco Rock N Roll Scene 1977

Crime photographer James Stark was not only there, snapping away, but had the good sense to interview folks too, while he was at it. Here then is a mosaic of anecdotes, rants, gossip and self-aggrandizement from the prototypical punks, scenesters, musicians and artists who actually lived it. Plus of course, there are the 200 photographs of both punk luminaries and unsung heroes alike. An intimate account of the explosion of the SF punk scene, circa 1977, ending with the Sex Pistols' infamous last performance January 14, 1978. Featured are the Sex Pistols (an entire chapter on their SF visit), Blondie, Ramones, Germs, Nico, the Damned's first US tour, the legendary Screamers (best band never recorded), Jello Biafra, Avengers, Crime, Nuns, Dils and a whole lot more. This new expanded, updated edition includes an interview with Stark himself, and a new portfolio of 40 more photographs. Punk social history at it's best.