Chelsea
Chelsea was formed in London in 1976 by Gene October, who served as vocalist
from the band’s inception until his death in 2022. The group emerged from the
fashion boutique Acme Attractions on King’s Road and quickly became a staple of
the burgeoning punk scene, releasing their debut single "Right to Work" in
June 1977, which later appeared on the soundtrack for Derek Jarman’s film
Jubilee (1978). Chelsea’s self‑titled debut album Chelsea followed in 1979 on
Step‑Forward Records, establishing the band’s raw punk sound. Subsequent
releases, including Evacuate (1982), Rocks Off (198...
