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45 years of X through one photographer's lens
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Fiona Ng , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 29, 2026
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X performing at American Bandstand in the 1980s. (Michael Hyatt / Michael Hyatt) Michael Hyatt was photographing the new L.A. punk scene tearing up Hollywood when he got an offer few would refuse. It came shortly after the band X released their seminal 1980 debut, Los Angeles. Singer Exene Cerven...
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What is this story about? X performing at American Bandstand in the 1980s. (Michael Hyatt / Michael Hyatt) Michael Hyatt was photographing the new L.A. punk scene tearing up Hollywood when he got an offer few would refuse. It came shortly after the band X released their seminal 1980 debut, Los Angeles. Singer Exene Cerven...
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