10 Most Obscure Punk Bands Of All Time

10. Dum Dum Boys

Auckland, New Zealand's The Dum Dum Boys have the distinction of being the first band to record and release a punk album in their native country, with 1981s Let There Be Noise. Christopher Bligh (bass), Dean Larsen (drums), Norm Williamson (guitar) and Tony Stooge (vocals) unashamedly took inspiration from Iggy Pop (the band's name is taken from a track on Iggy's seminal 1977 album, The Idiot).

Although Let There Be Noise was well-received, despite having a small run (the album was a self-release), a follow-up long-player, Death Or Glory, never saw the light of day, and the band soon changed their name, becoming The Henchman. The Henchman's first album, 1983s We've Come To Play, ended up featuring, in a somewhat altered form, much of the material from Death Or Glory. This incarnation of the group released further singles and an EP, before disbanding in '85.

Various compilations on LP and CD have done much to keep The Dum Dum Boys music alive, and Let There Be Noise remains a compelling set of concise, powerful punk.