10) The Vandals: 'Urban Struggle'
Did you know? Although their music is considered "politically neutral," the band once played a benefit concert for the Cypress College Young Republicans.
9) Stiff Little Fingers: 'Suspect Device'
Did you know? The cover for the single depicted a cassette bomb, which one record company assumed meant it actually was a bomb.
8) Agent Orange: 'Bloodstains [Darkness Version]'
Did you know? The punk group recorded at a studio owned by the songwriter behind Madonna's 'Papa Don't Breach.'
7) Minor Threat: 'In My Eyes'
Did you know? The band inadvertently inspired the "straight edge," or anti-drug movement.
6) Misfits: 'Where Eagles Dare'
Did you know? One band member was kicked out after an argument among bandmates at McDonald's.
5) Suicidal Tendencies: 'Institutionalized'
Did you know? The punk song appears in both 'Iron Man' and 'The Brady Bunch Movie.'
4) Black Flag: 'Rise Above'
3) Dead Kennedys: 'Holiday In Cambodia'
2) The Sex Pistols: 'Anarchy in the U.K.'
Did you know? The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain released a folk-rock version of the song.
1) Ramones: 'Blitzkrieg Bop'
Did you know? A monthly club night at the Arches in Glasgow is named after the song.
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1. I would have picked "Astro Zombies" by the Misfits instead. Other than that, great list!
Posted at 1:17PM on Oct 9th 2009 by Lu Galasso