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Typical punk rock instrumentation is stripped down to one or two guitars, bass, drums and vocals. Songs tend to be shorter than those of other rock genres and played at fast tempos. Most early punk rock songs retained a traditional rock 'n' roll verse-chorus form and 4/4 time signature. However, later bands often broke from this format.
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- 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.
Jun 25, 2024 · Punk is a form of rock music that emerged in the 1970s as a rebellious and politicized movement. Learn about its origins, styles, influences, and legacy from Britannica's experts.
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.
Top 10 Most Influential Punk Bands Subscribe http://goo.gl/Q2kKrD Developed in the mid-1970s, punk rock is a genre of music rooted in garage rock that also rejected the mainstream 1970s...
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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.
Dec 31, 2021 · Learn about the origins and history of punk rock, from proto-punk to the first wave of punk in New York and London. Discover the influential bands and artists that shaped the genre and its culture, such as The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, and The Clash.
