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Pity the Germs for their vision. This album is so good it hurts... the very heart of punk. Includes Germs hits like "no god", "media blitz", "communist eyes", and "we must bleed".

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The GERMS were certainly LA's most infamous punk band, with every concert resembling something like a mini-riot. This stunning flyer by artist Shawn Kerry announced what was to be the very last GERMS concert on December 3, 1980. I was at that fateful performance given at the STARWOOD and I will never forget it. Only days after the tumultuous concert, lead singer DARBY CRASH committed suicide.

Shawn Kerry did quite a number of wonderful flyer designs, and her artistic skills were utilized by bands like the CIRCLE JERKS and D.O.A.

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