Germs – Cat’s Clause LP (Ltd Blue Vinyl)

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**Ltd blue vinyl / 200 pressed.

Limited restock.The Germsare one of the most legendary and venerated of all Los Angeles hardcore punk bands. The roots of the group stemmed from the meeting of two minds at an alternative school in the late 1970s, when future vocalistJan Paul Beahm, AKADarby Crash, met guitaristGeorge Ruthenberg, AKAPat Smear, the latter a reformed Jesus freak. Spearheading the west coast hardcore scene, the band burst into public consciousness with an explosive performance at The Whisky in 1977 (introduced by futureGo GoBelinda Carlisleand KROQ disc jockeyRodney Bingenheimer), with Crash (then known asBobby Pyn) and Smear joined by bassistLorna Doomand drummerDonna Rhia, this line-up featuring on debut single, “Forming”. Crash’s rambling, sneering and often sarcastic vocals were the perfect foil to Smear’s superfast thrash-guitar licks, and Smash was a dynamic frontman too, despite his volatile personality. After borrowingWeirdosdrummerNicky Beatfor the “Lexicon Devil” single, debut albumGI(1979), incongruously produced byJoan JettofThe Runaways, saw the introduction of Arizona-born drummerNicky Bolles. The band’s revered status and early innovation kept them on top of the LA punk scene heap, yet Crash ended up overdosing on heroin in December 1980, his death an apparent suicide. After releasing solo material in the late 1980s, in 1992 Smear was asked to replaceJohn FruscianteinThe Red Hot Chili Peppersbut opted to joinNirvanainstead, his presence there sparking the Germs revival that yielded the outtakes and live rarities set,Cats Clause, which includes rare live material from the Hong Kong Caf, as well as material from Crash’s final concert at the Starwood in 1980, and more rare material. Limited edition blue vinyl. Gatefold sleeve and printed inner sleeve with rare photos and other memorabilia. Also includes a 60x60cm poster..Licensed from San Juan Music.