Q.E.P. formed in 1977, right after Franco's death, with Roberto "Rubi" Infante on vocals, José "Rote" María on guitar, José "Tiro" Arenas on bass, and Enrique "Quique" Carmona on drums. Their name stood for "Que en Paz Descansen," which means "Rest in Peace." They came up during a time when Spain was changing fast, and their music reflected that unsettled feeling.
Their first EP came out in 1978, with the song "Johnny Peineta" on it. That track became something of an anthem for people who felt left out or pushed around. Q.E.P.'s shows sometimes got shut down, and their lyrics about unemployment and politics didn't make them many friends in authority.
They kept putting out records like "Enemigo Público" in 1979 and "Ni Dios ni Amo" in 1980. The band's lineup shifted over time, but that early period is what most people remember when they talk about Spanish punk.
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