Punk is Dead but Post-Punk is live (at least in the 80s).

Gang of Four- "To Hell With Poverty" live on British Television 1981:


Gang of Four, originally from Leeds, is one of the most influential Post-Punk bands of the 80s, one of the few political bands in my opinion to ever feature excellent unique players with deep, thoughtful lyrics.
Suicide- 'Ghost Rider" Two Versions (early 80's): 






More extremely influential Post Punk, this time started in the mid 70s, Alan Vega as frontman, and Martin Rev on Synths, both have since released incredible solo stuff. Some of the fore runners of electronic music
Whitehouse "Shitfun" 1984:


Another forerunner of electronic music, founder and only constant member, William Bennet says of Whitehouse, "I often fantasised about creating a sound that could bludgeon an audience into submission." The second most constant member is Phillip Best who joined the band at the age of 14 after running away from home. In addition to the output of Whitehouse, which helped to shape the shape of the growing noise music scene, the band members were responsible for producing a homemade magazine featuring photos from homocide scenes and stories glorifying serial killers.

Throbbing Gristle "Discipline" (not sure on the year, but this is early for sure):



Throbbing Gristle are probably the biggest single name ever to come out of the UK Industrial/ Post-Punk scene, known for their punishing and wild stage shows (and visual accompaniment), as well as extensive research into the limitations and possiblities of synthesized sound, sub bass and other inaudible frequencies. 

Birthday Party "Junkyard" Live on German TV, "She's Hit" Live at Hacienda 1983, and "Fear of Guns:"







Birthday Party was Nick Cave's first band, the man with the "Edward Scissorhands" haircut is in fact the same Nick Cave now well known through his band The Bad Seeds. If you haven't seen it, check the movie he wrote and Music Directed The Proposition.

Swans "A Screw (Holy Money)" off "A Long Slow Screw" VHS 1986 and "Beautiful Child" 1987:






Although the Swans are certianly a "Post-Punk" band, they are representatives of the NYC Post Punk movement, aptly named "No-Wave" (in response to "New Wave") so consider this a preview of a forthcoming No-Wave post. According to Micheal Gira, the founder and only constant member the music of the Swans is like the creature itself, "Swans are majestic, beautiful looking creatures. With really ugly temperaments."

more soon.
-Joel