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Punk rock is an anti-establishment rock music genre and movement that emerged in the mid-1970s. Preceded by a variety of protopunk music of the 1960s and early 1970s, punk rock developed between 1974 and 1977 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, where groups such as the Ramones, Sex Pistols, and The Clash were recognized as the vanguard of a new musical movement.
Punk bands, eschewing the perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock, created short, fast, hard music, with stripped-down instrumentation and often political or nihilistic lyrics. The associated punk subculture expresses youthful rebellion, distinctive clothing styles, a variety of anti-authoritarian ideologies, and a DIY (do it yourself) attitude.
Punk rock became a major phenomenon in the United Kingdom during the late 1970s; its popularity elsewhere was more limited. During the 1980s, forms of punk rock emerged in small scenes around the world, often rejecting commercial success and association with mainstream culture. By the turn of the century, punk rock's legacy had led to the development of the alternative rock movement, and new punk bands popularized the genre decades after its first heyday.
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ALL PUNK
Subcultures within punk
The punk subculture is made up of a diverse assortment of subgroups that distinguish themselves from one another through different attitudes, music, and clothing styles. Some of these groups are antagonistic towards one another, and there is widespread disagreement within punk whether or not some are even part of the larger subculture. An individual punk may identify with several of these factions, or none in particular.
Subculture Origins Music Major bands Ideology & Lyrics Fashion
Anarcho-punk 1970s and 1980s United Kingdom Range of punk music styles Crass, Conflict, Flux of Pink Indians, Subhumans Anarchism and other political and social themes Anarchist symbolism, often all-black militaristic dress
Art punk Mid-1970s New York City Protopunk, art rock Television, Wire, Suicide Bohemianism, abstract lyrics
Celtic punk 1970s Ireland and United Kingdom Punk rock, Celtic music, Oi!, Celtic rock Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, The Real Mckenzies Scottish, Irish or Welsh themes, various spiritual or social issues, working class pride Includes a variety of punk and skinhead styles, as well as influences from Celtic heritage
Christian punk Early 1980s American hardcore Hardcore punk and a range of other punk styles Headnoise, The Crucified, Crashdog, Flatfoot 56 Various spiritual, political and social themes. Some bands promote Christian Anarchists Variety of punk styles, such as Anarcho/Crust punk, DIY, anti-fashion, and hardcore punk
Crack Rock Steady 1990s-2000s Ska-core Fast ska-influenced hardcore punk Choking Victim, Leftover Crack, Morning Glory Nihilism, Anti-authoritarianis m
Crust punk Late 1980s to early 1990s anarcho-punk Similar to grindcore; uses elements of d-beat; fuses anarcho-punk, heavy metal, hardcore Amebix, Doom, Nausea, Antisect Anarchism Anarchist symbolism, DIY clothing
Deathrock Late 1970s California punk post-punk-influenced west coast United States punk and hardcore Christian Death, 45 Grave, Cinema Strange Horror film themes, Nihilism Black clothing, torn fishnets, makeup, deathhawks, Doc Martins
Folk punk Late 1970s United Kingdom Fuses folk music and punk rock The Pogues, Attila the Stockbroker, Billy Bragg, Defiance, Ohio, The Levellers Various themes, including leftist ideologies Various styles, usually plain
Glam punk Early 1970s north-eastern United States Protopunk, glam rock New York Dolls, Hanoi Rocks, D Generation Aestheticism, dandyism, narcissism, recreational drug use Cross-dressing, cosmetics, fetish fashion
Hardcore punk Early 1980s North America and United Kingdom Faster and heavier version of punk rock Bad Brains, Black Flag, Minor Threat, Dead Kennedys Various themes, sometimes political Plain working class clothing, anti-fashion, athletic wear; usually short hair (with the exception of dreadlocks).
Horror punk Early 1980s California Punk or hardcore punk with elements of doo-wop or rockabilly The Misfits, The Undead, Gotham Road Horror film and science fiction themes Black clothing, corpse paint, devilock
Nazi punk & Rock Against Communism Late 1970s punk, 1980s Oi! and hardcore Typical punk, Oi!, hardcore and heavy metal music styles Skrewdriver, Skullhead, Landser, RaHoWa neo-Nazism, racism, white nationalism Nazi symbolism with typical punk, skinhead, hardcore and metal fashions
Oi! Pub rock, glam rock, football chants, late 1970s punk rock Typical rock band instrumentation, sing-along choruses, simple melodies Cock Sparrer, Cockney Rejects, Angelic Upstarts, The 4-Skins, The Blood, Sham 69. Patriotism, populism, socialism, football hooliganism and other working class themes. Oi! bands that play humorous songs have been called punk pathetique.[10] Includes styles associated with 1980s UK punks and skinheads, such as: Dr. Martens, flat caps, Levi' jeans, rocker jacket or flight jacket
Pop punk Late 1970s United Kingdom and United States Punk rock fused with various styles of pop music Ramones, The Buzzcocks, Green Day, Blink-182, The Offspring, Sum 41 Off-color and toilet humour, relationships Rocker jackets, Chuck Taylor All-Stars, trucker hats, neckties, elements of other punk fashions
Queercore Mid 1980s American hardcore punk Range of punk styles God Is My Co-Pilot, The Dicks, Pansy Division, Team Dresch, Limp Wrist, Homosexuality, gay rights, marginalized sexuality Similar to hardcore styles
Riot grrrl Early 1990s Seattle, Olympia, and Washington, D.C. hardcore punk Alternative rock-influenced punk Bratmobile, Bikini Kill, The Donnas Feminism, female empowerment, and some themes similar to queercore Kinderwhore
Scum punk 1990s American hardcore punk and shock rock artists like Alice Cooper Intentionally abrasive and loud, with poor musicianship GG Allin, The Scumfucs, Antiseen Transgressive art, sexual and violent lyrics with taboo subjects
Ska punk 1980s North America and United Kingdom Typical punk instrumentation plus brass instruments and other wind instruments; influenced by 2 Tone, hardcore punk, pop punk and reggae rock Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Operation Ivy, Rancid, Goldfinger, Less Than Jake Anti-racism, unity, light personal themes Styles influenced by the 2 Tone, pop punk and hardcore punk scenes
Skate punk Early 1980s California skateboarding and surfing scenes Similar to hardcore punk, sometimes with elements of ska punk and pop punk JFA, Big Boys, Suicidal Tendencies, NOFX, Ill Repute, The Offspring Anti-authoritarianis m, extreme sports Sagging clothes, skate shoes, trucker hats
Straight Edge 1980s Washington, D.C. hardcore punk Hardcore, heavy metal and metalcore Minor Threat, Youth of Today, Slapshot, Earth Crisis Abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, recreational drug use, and promiscuity Athletic apparel, camouflage shorts, black X drawn on hand
Streetpunk & UK82 1980s United Kingdom Elements of Oi! and hardcore; fast, angry and rough The Exploited, Charged GBH, The Virus, Clit 45 Working class life, inner-city themes; sometimes political Includes styles associated with the 1980s UK punks and punk-skinheads
Suicidal Early 1980s Venice Beach, California Skate punk and crossover thrash Suicidal Tendencies, No Mercy, Excel Skateboarding, gangs, leftist/anarchist politics Cholo-like dress, e.g. bandanas, flannel shirts, Baseball caps with the bill bent upward
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LIFE-STYLES
Punks are typically white males from working class, middle class or underclass backgrounds. Some homeless punks rely on squatting, panhandling, or dumpster diving to survive. Gutter punks and squeegee punks vary in their direct involvement with the punk subculture.[citation needed] Typically, a punk enters the subculture during the first few years of secondary school. Many punks continue playing a role in the subculture for several years, and some make their involvement a lifelong commitment. Although adolescents are the main age group in punk, there are many adults who have the punk mentality but do not necessarily dress the part.
Although punk generally decries overt sexism, the subculture is largely male-dominated, with the except of the riot grrrl movement. Since its inception, female punks have played important roles in the punk subculture, but numerically speaking, they are vastly underrepresented. Compared to some alternative cultures, punk is much closer to being gender equalist in terms of its ideology. Although the punk subculture is mostly anti-racist, it is vastly white (at least in predominantly-white countries). However, members of other groups (such as Blacks, Latinos, and Asians) have also contributed to the development of the subculture.
Substance abuse has sometimes been a part of the punk scene, with the notable exception of the straight edge movement. Violence has also sometime appeared in the punk subculture, but has been opposed by some subsets of the subculture, such as the pacifist strain of anarcho-punk.
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PUNK IDEOLOGY
Punk ideology is concerned with the individual's intrinsic right to freedom, and a less restricted lifestyle. Punk ethics espouse the role of personal choice in the development of, and pursuit of, greater freedom. Common punk ethics include a radical rejection of conformity, the DIY (Do It Yourself) ethic, direct action for political change, and not selling out to mainstream interests for personal gain.
Punk politics cover the entire political spectrum, although most punks find themselves categorized into left-wing or progressive views. Punks often participate in political protests for local, national or global change. Some common trends in recent punk politics include anarchism, anti-authoritarianis m, anti-militarism, anti-capitalism, anti-racism, anti-sexism, anti-nationalism, anti-homophobia, environmentalism, vegetarianism, veganism, and animal rights. Some individuals within the subculture hold right-wing views (see Conservative punk) or other political views conflicting with the aforementioned, though these comprise a minority. Well-known punks with conservative values include Michale Graves and Johnny Ramone.
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