Richard Hell and the Voidoids

Richard Hell and the Voidoids
The Voidoids in 1976
Background information
Also known as	Richard Hell & the Voidoids, The Voidoids
Origin	New York City, USA
Genres	Punk rock
Years active	1976–1979, 1982–1984, 1990 (Japanese tour only), 2000 (recording only)
Labels	Sire Radar Red Star ROIR Shake Records
Associated acts	The Neon Boys Television The Heartbreakers The Ramones The Misfits Lou Reed Sonic Youth
Past members
Richard Hell Robert Quine Ivan Julian Marc Bell Naux Jody Harris Fred Maher Jahn Xavier James Morrison Anton Fier

Richard Hell and the Voidoids, also known as Richard Hell & the Voidoids or just simply The Voidoids, were an American rock band from the first wave of punk rock, fronted by Richard Hell, a former member of the Neon Boys, Television and the Heartbreakers. Formed in New York City, at various times the band included influential guitarist Robert Quine, Ivan Julian, Naux Maciel, Jahn Xavier, former Contortions and Raybeats guitarist Jody Harris, Golden Palominos leader Anton Fier, and future Ramone Marc Bell.

The Voidoids are considered to have pioneered the punk look and studded appearance which became commonplace around the time of the Sex Pistols.

Discography

Albums

• Blank Generation (Sire 1977)
• Destiny Street (Red Star 1982)
• Funhunt (live) (ROIR/Important 1989)

EPs

• "Time" & "Don't Die" (Richard Hell & the Voidoids (Part III)) b/w "That's All I Know (Right Now)" & "Love Comes In Spurts" (The Neon Boys) (1980 Shake Records SHK 101 EP)

Singles

• "Another World" (1976)
• "Blank Generation" (1977)
• "The Kid with the Replaceable Head" (1979)

Former members

• Richard Hell – vocals, bass
• Robert Quine – guitar
• Ivan Julian – guitar
• Marc Bell (Marky Ramone) – drums
• Naux – guitar
• Michael Allison – guitar

• Jody Harris – guitar
• Fred Maher – drums
• Jahn Xavier (X Sessive) – bass
• James Morrison – drums
• Anton Fier – drums