Which punk band was founded by Greg Ginn in 1977?

The punk band founded by Greg Ginn in 1977 was Black Flag. Ginn started the group with singer Keith Morris in Hermosa Beach, California; it was initially called Panic and had formed in 1976, with its first performance taking place in December 1977. The band adopted the name Black Flag in late 1978.

Black Flag became one of American hardcore punk’s defining groups. Its fast, abrasive music and independent approach influenced generations of punk and alternative bands. Ginn’s brother Raymond Pettibon designed the band’s famous four-bar logo and contributed artwork and lettering to its releases.

The band’s lineup changed repeatedly, with singers including Keith Morris, Ron Reyes, Dez Cadena, and Henry Rollins. That turnover can cause mix-ups, but Ginn remained the central founder and guitarist. Former members later played in groups such as Circle Jerks, FLAG, and Rollins Band.