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 SHORT BIO

Class of '77 is a rock band that celebrates the music of the late 70s and early 80s punk rock era. Their music is inspired by the legendary bands that drove that cultural explosion, such as The Clash, The Dead Boys, The Damned, The Ramones, Early Blondie, Generation X, Johnny Thunders, and more. The band was formed in San Francisco, CA in 2022  and includes Chelsea Rose, singer, Pauli Gray, guitar, Carmela Thompson, bass and Ian Larkin, drums. 

 LONG BIO

Class of ’77 is the brainchild of lead singer and front person extraordinaire, Chelsea Rose. Initially deciding to cover the Sex Pistol’s song No Feelings, Chelsea pivoted to launching a band dedicated to the groundbreaking music of the year of that song’s release: 1977.   Long time musical friends Pauli Gray, guitarist,  Carmela Thompson, bassist, and Ian Larkin, drummer, were invited to join.  At the first rehearsal, the chemistry and magic of the group was immediately apparent.

Class of ‘77  have rocked amazing gigs including the Bottom of the Hill on a Saturday night and San Francisco classic Karla LaVey’s Black Xmas.

In addition, the band performs a few original songs each set which resonates with their audience when played live. 

 

Our collective experience has jumpstarted this band.

Chelsea Rose is the lead singer and songwriter for longtime SF punk stalwarts BITE and member of the infamous White Trash Debutantes, Ginger Coyote’s’ punk institution. Chelsea is an iconic San Francisco rock figure; her blistering versatile vocal, commanding attitude and electrifying stage presence is known to all.

Pauli Gray, guitar/back up vox is the founding member and primary songwriter of several bands including Candy from Strangers, the Lipstick Stains (aka Stains), and Shot in Dark. In addition to his popular solo singer/songwriter act, he is the longtime guitar player in White Trash Debutantes. His huge guitar sound is gritty and he is capable of the difficult feat of forging several guitar parts into his blistering rhythms and solos.

Carmela Thompson, bassist and backup vocalist is a veteran of many much-loved SF bands including Short Dogs Grow, Cameltoe, Hellfire Choir, and the Meat Sluts. Carmela is known for her groove, stage presence and devil-may-care attitude.

Musical prodigy Ian Larkin brings ferocious chops, thunder and groove to the drums. He is also known as an excellent bassist, guitarist and pianist and comes to us by way of the Screaming Bloody Marys, and the Nerv.

But it all comes back to chemistry and a reawakening of a revolution.

It is still music for the outcast and artist in every one of us.

Music

No FeelingsClass of '77
00:00 / 02:45
Your GenerationClass of '77
00:00 / 03:08
What Love IsClass of '77
00:00 / 01:59

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Photo Credit Raven Divito

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Photo Credit Neil Motteram

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