Debbie Harry is classed as the ultimate punk rock icon, but what factors in particular made her transform into this status?

The Damned founding member Brian James has died aged 70, a representative has confirmed. Guitarist James was part of the original line-up of the group, whose debut album, 1977’s Damned Damned ...

But Glasgow's relationship with punk wasn’t always so warm. In 1977, a chaotic gig by The Stranglers at the City Halls led to an outright ban on punk concerts by the city council.

Eater’s first single has become the opening track of Just Want To Be Myself: UK Punk Rock 1977–1979, a 32-track double album which almost – as some of the tracks aren’t really punk – does what its ...