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So far, there are seven known musical acts with the name ‘X’:

1. An influential punk rock/alternative band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1977
2. A Japanese Speed Metal/Heavy Metal band formed in Chiba, Japan. In 1992 they changed their name to X JAPAN to avoid confusion with the LA punk band
3. A rock band from Australia formed in 1977
4. An alias of Austrian DJ Christian Blecha, better known as Deepforces
5. A punk band from Czech Republic which formed in 2003
6. A disbanded thrash metal band from Jordan
7. A metal band from Bulgaria

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X is a noted punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1977. While they achieved only limited mainstream success, they were widely considered one of the most accessible and tuneful of Los Angeles’s many punk bands. Their landmark 1980 record Los Angeles resonated so loudly with the artisans of the city it is named after, that the band received an Official Certificate of Recognition from the City of Los Angeles in acknowledgment of their important contributions to Los Angeles music and culture. They were hugely influential on various genres of music, including punk, hardcore, and folk. Original members were Exene Cervenka (born Christine Cervenka, vocals), John Doe (born John Duchac, bass and vocals), Billy Zoom (born Tyson Kindell, guitar) and DJ Bonebrake (born Donald J. Bonebrake, drums). After Zoom retired from the band, Tony Gilkyson replaced him on guitar. Zoom reunited with X in 1998. The original line-up still tours sporadically.
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saintsubversive wrote:
last month

I saw "X" opening for Pearl Jam in 1998 in Las Vegas, the first time Billy Zoom had played with them for a decade and a half. Memorable show, to say the least. ROCK ON, X!

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IRONICtypo wrote:
last month

@RATTTHEPUNK: It's "Johny Hit And Run Paulene"(yes, that's how it's officially spelled) and it's not up there because people spell it differently, there's six other artists by this name and that overall rank thing is by overall listens, not a rank of their best songs.

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RATTTHEPUNK wrote:
October 2008

wheres johnny hit and run paulene up here????????

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LogainUB wrote:
October 2008

tobbAddol : No. Use correct tags.

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skmelanie wrote:
October 2008

They were on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson last night...very nice!

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tobbAddol wrote:
October 2008

Actually, people who listen to X Japan should just tagg all their songs that, even those from the X era since that's exactly what X Japan did to not get confused with this band.

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-Goodman- wrote:
October 2008

http://www.last.fm/group/hide

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nikoshima wrote:
October 2008

fat with my love for her, probs

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Tim010987 wrote:
October 2008

Also, uuhhh I don't know if I'd call Exene* fat, AngryYouthKelly. Nor would I say that most "fat girl"s know who she is. Strange comment.

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Tim010987 wrote:
October 2008

Agreed with Surfmonkey. Probably the definitve punk band, period. At least their early period.

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AngryYouthKelly wrote:
October 2008

every fats girl wants to be excene.

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lilly_o_lilly wrote:
October 2008

Chemistry, energy, synergy and harmony + amazing lyrics. The way Exene and Jon Doe's voices blend is a goddamn miracle. One of the best bands ever. Wish I could thank them personally for all the pleasure they've given me. Been listening to "live at the whisky-a go-go" nonstop. Get some X NOW!

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Surfmonkey wrote:
October 2008

The definitive American punk band. There is no better.

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aaronWHAT wrote:
October 2008

one of the best punk bands out there.

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schamash wrote:
September 2008

hot damn, were having much more fun is greatness.

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XbaranoseidouX wrote:
September 2008

hmm,the photos AND songs are all mixed up here!!!

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-Goodman- wrote:
September 2008

http://www.last.fm/group/hide

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Tyrone28 wrote:
September 2008

Billy Zoom is a guitar GOD.

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brswanson wrote:
September 2008

stellar, man

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bonniebrae80 wrote:
August 2008

Best live show...totally awesome band.

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