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Formed in 1980 in Cerritos, California, Channel 3 (also known as CH3) is a prominent American punk rock band [Channel 3 (band)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_3_%28band%29). Founded by Mike Magrann and Kimm Gardener, the group became a staple of the Southern California punk scene, known for a sound that blended hardcore energy with melodic hooks [Channel 3 Concert & Tour History (Updated for 2026)](https://www.concertarchives.org/bands/channel-3). Their 1982 album 'Fear of Life' earned them international acclaim, particularly in the UK and Europe [Channel 3 — Biography, Discography, Albums & Expert Reviews | AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/channel-3-mn0000163462). After a brief stylistic shift toward hard rock in the mid-80s, the band returned to their punk roots in the early 2000s and continues to record and perform, recently releasing the album 'Put 'Em Up' in 2018 [Channel 3](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/channel-3/19999885).
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