Color photograph of Patti Smith in a red vest. 

Patti Smith is an American punk singer and songwriter. She was extremely influential in the New York punk scene after the release of her first album, Horses, in 1975. She and her band, which included Lenny Kaye on guitar, were popular in the New York club scene, along with bands such as Blondie and the Ramones. 

Greyscale photograph of Patti Smith, arm raised over her head. 

Patti Smith is an American punk singer and songwriter. She was extremely influential in the New York punk scene after the release of her first album, Horses, in 1975. She and her band, which included Lenny Kaye on guitar, were popular in the New York club scene, along with bands such as Blondie and The Ramones.  The photograph on this button is from the cover of her 1978 album Easter.

Red tinted photograph of Mick Jagger in motion. 

Mick Jagger is an English rock and roll musician whose music career started when he co-founded the rock group, The Rolling Stones. He is known for his unique vocals, which contributed to the band's electrifying sound. Outside of the Rolling Stones, Jagger also worked as a solo artist and released an album in 1985 titled "She's the Boss."

Large red, graffiti-style text on light background. Image of a woman's hands with painted nails on bottom and top portions of button. Black horizontal band across button with small white text. 

The Tubes are a San-Francisco based band best known for their distinctive approach to satire, parody, and popular culture critique. Their first hit was "White Punks on Dope," which appeared on their 1975 debut album. The 1983 song "She's a Beauty" was a top-10 hit and popular in the early days of MTV.   

The image is the cover for their compilation album T.R.A.S.H. (Tube Rarities and Smash Hits) that was released in 1981. Reviews called T.R.A.S.H. the band's best album. 

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The Stranglers are a British punk/New Wave band formed in 1974. Since the 70's, the band released several more albums, earning them a huge fan following and the reputation as one of the most continually successful punk bands. Their hit songs include "Golden Brown," "No More Heroes," and "Walk on By."

Light green line drawing of a two-faced human figure with leaves for hair. Text in the same color curved along lower portion of button with green trim. Magenta background. 

The Cramps were a garage rock and psychobilly band formed in 1976. The band was led by the lead singer Lux Interior and guitarist Poison Ivy. They were among the first in the New York CBGB punk scene. 

Psychedelic Jungle is the Cramps' second album, released in 1981 on IRS records. 

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The Budget Girls were an American garage rock band led by two former go-go dancers. Their most successful record, On a Tight Budget, was recorded in 1998 by Damaged Goods records. At the time of its release, the British label claimed that the album was “by far the rudest album ever on DG."

Black text curved on upper portion of button on red background. Centered grey scale photograph of Paul McCartney's face on white speckled background.

Paul McCartney formed one of the most successful songwriting duos of all time along with John Lennon. Although best known for his career with the Beatles, he formed the band Wings after the Beatles' breakup and then began his successful solo career in 1982. As of 2013, he has 49 studio albums which included his work with the Beatles, Wings, collaborations, and solo work. 

This button is part of a set of 9. The buttons were circulated in vending machines in the US in the 1960s. 

Greyscale photograph of The Beatles in their early years on a white background. Centered red text curves across upper portion of button. Red text appears under the image of each band member. 

The Beatles are the best-known and most successful rock/pop band of all time with the most number one albums on British charts. Formed in Liverpool England in 1960, they recorded 12 full-length albums and several EPs. Their first true UK hit was 1962's "Love Me Do," and the band led the British Invasion to America by 1964. Members are John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. 

Grainy black and white photograph of Captain Sensible wearing goggles. Circular image of record with track listing and Stiff Records logo featured prominently. 

The Damned are a British punk-turned-goth band formed in 1976. They were one of the first punk bands in the United Kingdom after the Sex Pistols, with whom they played one of their first shows. Constant members of the band are guitarist Captain Sensible and drummer Rat Scabies. The band's first record, Damned Damned Damned was released in 1977 on Stiff Records. It claims the honor of being the first LP released by a UK punk band.