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PUNK ROCK
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed the perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock. They created fast, hard-edged music, typically with short songs, stripped-down instrumentation, and often political, anti-establishment lyrics.
Punk embraces a DIY ethic, with many bands self-producing their recordings and distributing them through informal channels. By late 1976, bands such as the Ramones, in New York City, and the Sex Pistols and The Clash, in London, were recognized as the vanguard of a new musical movement. The following year saw punk rock spreading around the world, and it became a major cultural phenomenon in the United Kingdom. For the most part, punk took root in local scenes that tended to reject association with the mainstream.
An associated punk subculture emerged, expressing youthful rebellion and characterized by distinctive styles of clothing and adornment and a variety of anti-authoritarian ideologies. By the beginning of the 1980s, faster, more aggressive styles such as hardcore and Oi! had become the predominant mode of punk rock.
Musicians identifying with or inspired by punk also pursued a broad range of other variations, giving rise to post-punk and the alternative rock movement. By the turn of the century, pop punk had been adopted by the mainstream, as bands such as Green Day and The Offspring brought the genre widespread popularity.
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My Daily Punk
Started by John James (FATMAN). Last reply by John James (FATMAN) Jan 23. 17 Replies 2 Likes
As we get older, we cannot always keep to our younger styles due to commitments, waistline, hair loss etc, but it doesn't mean that we are any less Punk than we always were. Problem is that we are frequently told that we can't be Punks at our age or…Continue
The Ramones performing live on German TV show Musikladen (13/09/78)
Started by Toby Burton Jun 18, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Track listing:“Rockaway Beach”“Teenage Lobotomy”“Blitzkrieg Bop”“I Don’t Want You”“Go Mental”“Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment”“You’re Gonna Kill that Girl”“Don’t Come Close”“I Don’t Care”“She’s the One”“Sheena Is a Punk Rocker”“Havana…Continue
The Ramones live at New York City's Palladium, 7 Jan. 1978
Started by Toby Burton Apr 3, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hear a monumental concert from one of America's best bands in their prime. The Ramones live at New York City's Palladium, January 7, 1978. 26 songs in 54 minutes all set to a series of cheap sci-fi movie trailers. What could be better?…Continue
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Comment by John James (FATMAN) on February 11, 2012 at 10:46 -
Join the fight to right the wrong
They gave the No.1 unfairly to Rod Stewart in 1977. Let's put that right in 2012 ♕
#SexPistols4No1
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Comment by John James (FATMAN) on December 30, 2011 at 14:19
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7786 will be raising the dead from 8pm tonight and re animating Radio 7786Punk
Only on the internet. Featuring the good the bad and downright disgusting old faves from the 70's and 80's. Covering Punk, New Wave, Futurist, Rockabilly, Ska, Northern Soul, Reggae and anything else we can think of. Back to back music no chat no ads http://7786punk.listen2myradio.com/ from 8pm tonight and right through the new year, closing down at 6pm new years day.. Happy New Year
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Vox/Guitar Comment by Toby Burton on December 18, 2011 at 7:42 -
If you like street punk, you'll like this: Cockney Rejects - East End Babylon, KOKO, Camden, 26th April 2012 http://bit.ly/vnIcgn
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Vox/Guitar Comment by Toby Burton on December 8, 2011 at 13:32 -
I'm sorry I'm gonna miss this:
Mick Jones to play Clash songs on Hillsborough Justice Campaign UK ...
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Vox/Guitar Comment by Toby Burton on November 19, 2011 at 7:19 -
Check out my review of The Damned's 35th Anniversary Gig at The Roundhouse, London on my blog page: http://bit.ly/sbxVdX
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Comment by martin keith on September 9, 2011 at 16:14 -
hiho,playin with Big Al Campbell-ex uk subs,sham 69 and desperate for a drummer.North west,merseyside. I know this should be in lookin for a drummer but anyone interested or know of someone,will be needing vocals/guitar as well.
Punks not dead ,we,re just wiser
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Comment by Ronny Rocka on May 19, 2011 at 13:17 -
I'm playing guitar with old stable mates Splodgenessabounds along with many other 70's Punk bands. Punk By The Sea Is a Yearly Gig Put On By Punks For Charity.
This Years Gig Will Take Place On The 18th june 2011.Portsmouth PO4 OSW
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Vox/Guitar Comment by Toby Burton on May 8, 2011 at 17:03 -
Review: Punks Not Dad & The Lone Groover at ROCK-TIL-YOU-DROP at The Alley Cat http://bit.ly/kFxZeY
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Vox/Guitar Comment by Toby Burton on May 8, 2011 at 17:02 -
Hi Gary, thanks for joining, and for your comment. Nice to come across a friend and fan of the Outcasts. I believe the surviving members are playing the Rebellion punk festival in Blackpool in August. Stay in touch, Toby
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Comment by gary fleming on May 8, 2011 at 14:37 -
i lived/survived through the belfast punk scene and agree that it should get more notice ! i knew the outcasts and colin is sadly missed ....
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