EPISODE · Sep 5, 2026 · 14 MIN

Black Flag and the Birth of American Hardcore

from The History of Punk Rock Podcast: Bands, Scenes, Hardcore, DIY Culture, Record Labels, Clubs, and Punk Music History · host Podily

A deep dive into how Greg Ginn’s Los Angeles outfit Black Flag forged the hardcore scene with DIY touring, SST Records’ independent distribution, Henry Rollins’ incendiary vocals on *Damaged*, and a relentless all‑ages network that laid the groundwork for future acts like Bad Religion, NOFX and Green Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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