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GBH

Punk rock / Hardcore punk / Street punk (UK82)·other·established·United Kingdom
WELL LOVED
Quality and recognition well-matched
LISTENERS
146
YT SUBS
160K
CHAMPIONS
0

GBH (originally Charged GBH) is an English punk rock band formed in Birmingham in 1978, widely credited as pioneers of the UK82 hardcore/street punk movement. The classic lineup includes Colin Abrahall, Colin 'Jock' Blyth, Sean McCarthy, and Andy 'Wilf' Williams, and the band remains active today. They built their career through Clay Records early on and later signed to Hellcat Records, facilitated by Rancid's Lars Frederiksen, for the album 'Perfume And Piss'.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)
  • Cited in Louder Sound listicle of underrated UK punk albums alongside Discharge and Motörhead
  • Featured with dedicated artist page and 'G.B.H. Essentials' playlist on Apple Music
  • Signed to Clay Records for early multiple releases
  • Catalog featured by Cleopatra Records
  • Long-running career from 1978 to present with classic lineup intact
WHAT FANS SAY (8)

Discharge, GBH and Chaos UK. I could listen to only these bands for the rest of my life.

Last.fm user · lastfm

Whenever im 97% broke i see GBH playing somewhere near. Now im 420% broke 8-)

Last.fm user · lastfm

These guys were my 1st live show.

Last.fm user · lastfm

This was my intro to GBH and you're so right

Last.fm user · lastfm

One of my favourite punk bands

Last.fm user · lastfm

On my "to get into" list

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is GBH underrated?

GBH has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 28 out of 100. they have notable achievements including cited in louder sound listicle of underrated uk punk albums alongside discharge and motörhead.

Q:What genre is GBH?

GBH works in Punk rock / Hardcore punk / Street punk (UK82) originating from United Kingdom (Birmingham, England). As a other artist at the "established" level, GBH has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Punk rock scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does GBH have?

GBH has approximately 146 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 160K YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to GBH?

Fans of GBH often also enjoy The Exploited, Broken Bones, Discharge, The Casualties, Charged GBH. These artists share common ground in the Punk rock space and/or the United Kingdom other scene. If you appreciate GBH's approach to punk rock / hardcore punk / street punk (uk82), these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't GBH more famous?

With a Gap Score of 28/100, GBH's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 146 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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