Avengers (band)

For another band, see The Avengers (New Zealand band). For other uses, see Avenger (disambiguation) § Music.

Avengers
Avengers in 2012
Avengers in 2012
Background information
Also known asscAvengers
OriginSan Francisco, California, United States
GenresPunk rock, hardcore punk
Years active1977–1979, 1999, 2004–present
LabelsDangerhouse, White Noise, CD Presents, Lookout! Records
MembersPenelope Houston
Greg Ingraham
Joel Reader
Luis Illades
Past membersDanny Furious (Danny O'Brien)
Jonathan Postal
James Wilsey (deceased)
Brad Kent (deceased)
Danny Panic

The Avengers are an American punk rock band formed in 1977 in San Francisco, California, United States.[1] The band recorded an EP, We Are the One (1977) and, after opening for the Sex Pistols, worked with Steve Jones, but had not released an album before breaking up in 1979.[2] After the breakup an EP with the Steve Jones-produced songs was released (The Avengers),[3] and later an album, Avengers, in 1983. Their lead singer, Penelope Houston, is also a folk singer who has a solo career. Since 1999 a number of other albums were released with studio and live tracks, and the band has come together for various occasions.[4]

  1. ^ Pehling, Dave (January 6, 2024). "SF punk legends the Avengers share stages with Kid Congo Powers in San Francisco, San Jose - CBS San Francisco". www.cbsnews.com. Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
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