Keith Morris Leaves Black Flag: The Birth of the Circle Jerks

This episode follows Keith Morris’ brief tenure in early Black Flag and how his departure in 1978 paved the way for the formation of the Circle Jerks, a key act that helped define Los Angeles hardcore punk through its DIY releases, rapid touring, and raw recordings. It looks at the internal dynamics of Black Flag, the musical differences that drove Morris to leave, and how he and his new bandmates forged their own path in an emerging scene that relied on low‑budget studios, self‑pressing singles and all‑ages venues.

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