Watch X's propulsive, career-spanning performance at Rock the Garden
July 20, 2019
It's wild to think that over 40 years have passed since the legendary X first roared out of the Los Angeles punk scene — and even wilder that this pioneering group is still performing together today. Their impact on the music industry is massive — both of their first two albums are on the Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time — and founding members John Doe and Exene Cervenka have gone on to pursue successful solo careers, with John racking up quite the list of film and television credits as well. But there's nothing quite like seeing the four members of X on stage together.
The Rock the Garden lawn was packed with a sea of fans waiting to hear the legendary punk band. "What a beautiful place. What a beautiful park. What a beautiful city," singer Exene Cervenka said. John Doe, Exene Cervenka, DJ Bonebrake, and Billy Zoom showcased their range, playing songs from throughout the band's decade-spanning career including "True Love," "Hungry Wolf," and "Phone's off the Hook, But You're Not."
Billy Zoom maintained a sense of calm, politely nodding while tearing through guitar solos. He also showed off his saxophone playing, and took advantage of the rising heat by sticking his guitar pick square in the middle of his forehead before picking up the sax.
