Garage/power pop band The Last was formed in Los angeles in 1976 by three brothers, Joe (guitar), Mike (vocals), and David Nolte (bass), along with associates Jack Reynolds (drums) and Vitus Matare (keyboards). Influenced by '60s surf, psychedelia, and folk-rock, The Last released their first singles on their own label, Backlash. Their first album, L.A. Explosion, released in 1979 on the Bomp! label, has been lauded as a powerful first effort.

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