X

X is an American punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1977. Established among the first wave of American punk, the original members are vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist/bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom, and drummer DJ Bonebrake. The band released seven studio albums from 1980 to 1993. After a period of inactivity during the mid to late 1990s, X reunited in the early 2000s, and currently tours. (Read more at Wikipedia)

Links to Peel
X was one of the bands Peel championed during the rise of punk, in the late 70s/early 80s. John didn't follow all of their career, but he featured their music extensively while they were in their prime.

Three LPs by X ("Wild Gift", "Under The Big Black Sun" and "More Fun In the New World") were posthumously in his record collection.

Sessions

 * none

Other Shows Played
(Please add more information if known)
 * 1978
 * 03 August 1978: Adult Books (single) Dangerhouse
 * 1979
 * 24 September 1979: Los Angeles (single-sided LP – Yes LA) Dangerhouse
 * 1980
 * 19 May 1980: 'Your Phone's Off The Hook, But You're Not (LP-Los Angeles)' (Slash)
 * 26 May 1980: The World's A Mess, It's In My Kiss (LP – Los Angeles) Slash
 * 19 June 1980: Los Angeles (LP - Los Angeles) Slash
 * 23 June 1980: Los Angeles (LP - Los Angeles) Slash
 * 1981
 * 13 August 1981: When Our Love Passed Out On The Couch (album - Wild Gift) Slash SR-107
 * 1983
 * 26 December 1983: The New World (album - More Fun In The New World) Elektra 96-0283-1

Cover Versions
(The list below was compiled only from the Cover Versions page of this site. Please add more information if known.)

Artist | Track | First Known Play


 * Giant Sand: Johnny Hit and Run Pauline 10 April 2002