The P-15s
Life span: 1979 - 1983
Location: Los Angeles
Style: Power Pop
Influences/Similarities: Elvis Costello, The Clash, The Jam, Early Beatles, Buddy Holly, Joe Jackson, The Pop, The Knack, The Romantics
Founding Members: Corey and Bruce Fayman, Gordon Merrick
Longtime Members: John Keck (guitar)
Local Habitat: Club 88, Madame Wong's (East and West), The Troubador, The Londoner, Blackie's Hollywood, The Blue Lagoon.
Description: Energetic new wave power pop with catchy hooks, clangy guitars and bright organ sounds all played too fast.