Darby Crash and The Germs helped shape punk long before it became mythology — influencing generations of musicians who came after, whether they knew it or not. From the chaos of the LA punk scene to the threads that connect punk to grunge, alternative rock, and bands like Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, this story sits right at the crossroads of influence, self-destruction, and legacy. It’s one of those music histories that feels messy, uncomfortable, and impossible to separate from the art itself

Germs - Los Angeles, '79

Germs, An Experiment