Rudi were the first punk rock band to form in Northern Ireland, as well as being the first release on the seminal Good Vibrations record label. Guitarist Brian Young was influenced by the likes of Marc Bolan, the New York Dolls, and the Ramones--all of whom can be heard in Rudi's exceptional first single, "Big Time." Between their touring, television appearances, and follow-up singles, Rudi established themselves as an integral part of the Belfast punk scene. In this episode, we talk to Young about the music of his youth, his life-long passion for Johnny Thunders, and the rapid decline in the quality of punk music as the 1970s came to a close.