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LaLion

LaLion formed in London in 1978, with Leo Saint on vocals and guitar, Jack Black on bass, and Tommy Thunder on drums. They put out their first album, 'Punk,'...

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LaLion, the London punks who spoke plainly

A raw, confrontational band from the late '70s and early '80s, known for songs like 'I Flex Progress' and 'Not Allowed'.

For a sense of their street-level storytelling, try 'Hometown Hero.' 'Not Allowed' captures that raw, early energy.

LaLion's music gave a voice to listeners who felt sidelined, with lyrics that called out social hypocrisy without softening the edges. Tracks like 'I Flex Progress' carried a direct energy that resonated in their moment. Their records still get played by anyone who prefers their punk loud and unadorned.

They formed in London in 1978 and put out their first album, 'Punk,' in 1980. Through the early '80s, they released albums like 'Chaos and Confusion' and 'No Future,' keeping their sound aggressive until the mid-1980s.

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LaLion formed in London in 1978, with Leo Saint on vocals and guitar, Jack Black on bass, and Tommy Thunder on drums. They put out their first album, 'Punk,' in 1980 on Hellcat Records. Songs like 'I Flex Progress' and 'Not Allowed' carried a raw, direct energy that connected with listeners who felt left out of the mainstream.

Their lyrics often took aim at social hypocrisy, and their live shows had a confrontational edge. This led to some public friction, with conservative figures accusing them of stirring up trouble. They kept recording through the early '80s, releasing albums like 'Chaos and Confusion' in 1982 and 'No Future' in 1984.

Tracks such as 'Henny And Cigs' and 'Hometown Hero' became staples for fans, blending punk aggression with a sense of street-level storytelling. The band's sound didn't soften much over their run, which lasted through the mid-1980s. They left behind a handful of records that still get played by people who like their music loud and plain-spoken.

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