Wikipedia: History of Black Flag

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Black Flag was formed in 1976 in southern California, largely as the brainchild of the guitarist and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes, [Greg Ginn]?. Black Flag forged a unique sound early on that mixed the raw simplicity of the Ramones with atonal guitar solos reminiscent of John McLaughlin??'s more aggressive work in the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Over this could be heard lyrics (mostly written by Ginn) about neurosis and paranoia, themes which did not disappear when Henry Rollins took on the role of lead singer and lyricist in the early 1980s. All of the band's material was released on Ginn's and (original bassist) [Chuck Dukowski's]? independent label, [SST Records]?.

Black Flag, a hardcore punk rock band was formed in 1976 in southern California, largely as the brainchild of the guitarist and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes, [Greg Ginn]?. Black Flag forged a unique sound early on that mixed the raw simplicity of the Ramones with atonal guitar solos reminiscent of John McLaughlin??'s more aggressive work in the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Over this could be heard lyrics (mostly written by Ginn) about neurosis and paranoia, themes which did not disappear when Henry Rollins took on the role of lead singer and lyricist in the early 1980s. All of the band's material was released on Ginn's and (original bassist) [Chuck Dukowski's]? independent label, [SST Records]?.

	Revision 8 . . October 3, 2001 5:32 pm by Gareth Owen [Mention they were a band in the opening sentence.]
	Revision 7 . . October 3, 2001 5:54 am by Sjc [reinstating after vandalism]