In memory of Jean Paul Beahm aka Darby Crash, American punk rock singer, songwriter and co-founder of the punk rock band The Germs, who died on this day in 1980 of an overdose heroin.

Photo by Glen E. Friedman

46 years ago
Lexicon Devil is a three-song EP and the second release by American punk rock band the Germs, released May 1978

In memory of Jean Paul Beahm aka Darby Crash, American punk rock singer, songwriter and co-founder of the punk rock band The Germs, who died on this day in 1980 of an overdose heroin.

Photo by Theresa Kereakes

Happy Birthday Dottie Danger aka Belinda Carlisle, short time rehearsal drummer with Germs, later singer with Go Go's, born on this day in 1958, Los Angeles

Photo by Melanie Nissen

43 years ago
The Germs play their farewell concert at The Starwood. Left to right - Lorna Doom, Darby Crash, Don Bolles and Pat Smear, 1980.

Photo by © Gary Leonard.

The Germs
Lorna Doom, Pat Smear, Darby Crash, Don Bolles

Outtake from the photoshoot for (G.I.) album 1979.

Photo by Melanie Nissen

45 years ago
Lexicon Devil is a three-song EP and the second release by American punk rock band the Germs, released May 1978

The Germs play their farewell concert at The Starwood. Left to right - Lorna Doom, Darby Crash, Don Bolles and Pat Smear, 1980.

Photo by © Gary Leonard

44 years ago
The Germs opening for the Cramps at the new Masque in Los Angeles, Feb. 24, 1979. Pictured: frontman Darby Crash and bass player Lorna Doom.

Photo Ladd McPartland

The Germs at Hong Kong Cafe, Los Angeles, 1979/80

In memory of Jean Paul Beahm aka Darby Crash, American punk rock singer, songwriter and co-founder of the punk rock band The Germs, who died on this day in 1980 of an overdose heroin.

Pics by Theresa Kereakes and Jenny Lens