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    Rooted in 1950s rock and roll and 1960s garage rock, punk bands rejected the corporate nature of mainstream 1970s rock music. They typically produced short, fast-paced songs with hard-edged melodies and singing styles with stripped-down instrumentation.

  2. Aug 17, 2021 · Three chords and a bit of attitude can go very far in terms of writing a decent punk song. But the greatest punk tunes stand out among the rest for a myriad of reasons — from historical significance to sociopolitical importance to undeniable catchiness.

    • Jon Dolan
    • Dead Kennedys, ‘Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables’ (1980) Dead Kennedys' debut LP is the ultimate hardcore comedy album, with singer Jello Biafra playing Johnny Rotten as goofball satirist on songs like "California Über Alles" and "Holiday in Cambodia."
    • Devo, ‘Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!’ (1978) As much performance-art collective as punk band, Devo screeched their way out of Akron, Ohio, with a brilliantly warped New Wave vision.
    • White Lung, ‘Deep Fantasy’ (2014) This Vancouver band comes on like Black Flag fronted by the bastard daughter of Patti Smith and Stevie Nicks, with each song going off like a nail bomb of desire.
    • Blink-182, ‘Enema of the State’ (1999) Blink-182's third LP reimagined Green Day's Dookie as one big, undeniably catchy fart joke. This pop-punk smash stayed on the charts for 70 weeks.
  3. Jul 15, 2021 · Learn about the origins, influences, and evolution of punk rock, a genre that challenged the status quo of pop music in the 1970s. Discover some of the most influential punk rock bands and artists, from the Ramones to Green Day.

  4. 100 Greatest Punk Songs of All Time. A new music service with official albums, singles, videos, remixes, live performances and more for Android, iOS and desktop.

  5. Dec 19, 2023 · A list of the most influential and iconic punk rock bands from the 70s to the 00s, with brief descriptions and videos. Whether you prefer pop punk, hardcore, or new wave, you'll find something to love in this collection of the best punk bands of all time.