New Wave Outpost Forum

by **proufo** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 11:45 am

Nobody has mentioned Television yet. They played CBGBs March 1974-basically started the original music policy there.
They didn't release an album 'til 1977, but wow... Marquee Moon was/is amazing, newly remasterd/bonus tracks ("Little Johnny Jewel") by R

by **Dave** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 12:24 pm

Let's not forget The New York Dolls.

I know it's an academic exercise, but wouldn't they fall under the 'glam bands' label? It does seem like the 60's/70's Glam bands had a big influence on 'new wave', and it's not clear to me where

by **Bob-O** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 4:31 am

Blondie (The First Album 1975)

Not to pick nits here, but their first album didn't really come out til '77. There are some '75 demos floating around.

by **unguarded moment** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 2:47 am

From my years of listening to music and reading about it I've come to the conclusion these artists are some of the most influential when it comes to New Wave. (in no particular order of importance):

Blondie
Television
Talking Heads
Ramones
Velvet U

by **unguarded moment** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 2:50 am

Mi-Sex's "Computer Games" should probably be in there somewhere too.

by **Dave** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 3:27 am

Blondie (The First Album 1975)

Not to pick nits here, but their first album didn't really come out til '77. There are some '75 demos floating around.

Sorry Ollie - got the release date from an 'official-looking' Bl

by **Plata66** » Thu Nov 20, 2003 11:25 pm

grapeape here's an interesting link to explain the "new wave" and "punk" origins
http://www.xnet2.com/patti/archives/0104/msg00163.html

Edited by - hensoneno on 11/21/2003 09:11:21

by **unguarded moment** » Fri Nov 21, 2003 5:25 am

Well, if you want to go back that far, how about The Standells, or The Sonics? Heck, even Little Richard was a Punk compared to the likes of Pat Boone and Frankie Avalon.

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by **EchoBeach** » Tue Nov 25, 2003 3:23 pm

Hmmm...

Seeing how "New Wave" was a way for the major labels to package "punk" acts in the mid 1970s... and the godfather of punk was Lou Reed who inspired Iggy (who was blown away by Jim Morrison), David Bowie (who inspired Darby Crash), and The Ramon

by **Dave** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 12:27 pm

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but...

based on comments here, I went back to learn more about Kraftwerk. I didn't know much about them (heard Pocket Calculator a few times), but now I have tremendous respect for them as innovators. Quirky, synth-dr

by **Frau_Blucher** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 10:38 pm

And don't forget that they also gave birth to Deiter Sprocket.
I can just see him singing "We must dance! Aero....deenameek. Aero....deenameek."

by **Dave** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 10:18 am

"Your story has become tiresome. Now touch my monkey. Touch him! Love him! Liebe mein affe-mienke!"

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by **DualIP** » Sat Dec 13, 2003 11:34 am

I would have to say blondie was the first "main stream" new wave band

by **richruizo** » Tue Dec 23, 2003 2:14 am

Lou Reed was a true pioneer for punk and new wave
DEVO was performing back in early 70's
How about MC5, Frank Zappa and the Mothers, Or Alice Cooper?
We are lucky we have such a great history of talent!

by **Dave** » Tue Dec 23, 2003 11:17 am

"Heart of Glass" was the first song I remember hearing on Top 40 radio (before Talking Heads, Devo, Cars, etc.), so I tend to agree with your comment tborg. (should probably check Billboard though!)

I agree with your observation too Jocko - there's ton

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