The Adverts

The Adverts were an English punk rock band formed in 1976 that existed until late 1979. They were one of the first punk bands to achieve mainstream success in the UK; their 1977 single "Gary Gilmore's Eyes" reached No. 18 on the UK singles chart. The Virgin Encyclopedia of 70s Music described bassist and founding member Gaye Advert as the "first female punk star".

Similar Artists

UK Subs

Buzzcocks

Penetration

The Vibrators

The Undertones

Sham 69

Generation X

999

Stiff Little Fingers

Chelsea

The Members

The Rezillos

The Dictators

Angelic Upstarts

Avengers

Sex Pistols

The Only Ones

The Jam

Dead Boys

The Ruts