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The Germs were a punk rock band from Los Angeles, California, United States originally active from 1977 to 1980. The band's early lineup was singer Darby Crash, guitarist Pat Smear, bassist Lorna Doom, and drummer Don Bolles. They released only one album, 1979's (GI) (produced by Joan Jett) and were featured the following year in Penelope Spheeris' documentary film The Decline of Western Civilization, which chronicled the Los Angeles punk movement.
The Germs disbanded following Crash's suicide on December 7, 1980. Their music was influential to many later punk rock acts. Pat Smear went on to greater fame performing with Nirvana and the Foo Fighters.
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Pat Smearguitar, original, lead vocalsLorna Doombass guitar, original
Don Bollesdrums (drum set)
Darby Crashlead vocals, original
Shane Westlead vocals
Cliff Hangerdrums (drum set)
Nickey “Beat” Alexanderdrums (drum set)
DJ Bonebrakedrums (drum set)
Charlotte Caffeybass guitar
Dottie Dangerdrums (drum set)
Donna Rhiadrums (drum set)
Michelle Baerdrums (drum set), original
Dinkybass guitar
David Winogronddrums (drum set)
Robin Henleydrums (drum set)
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