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The Evolution and Impact of Punk Rock
TLDR Punk rock emerged in the late 70s as a reaction to the commercialization of rock music, with bands like the Ramones leading the way. It quickly spread worldwide, inspiring DIY record labels and a unique fashion style, but eventually faced stagnation and commercialization before finding new life in underground scenes around the world.
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Punk rock is a diverse and complex culture and music genre that is difficult to define and encompass in a single episode.
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Punk rock emerged as a reaction to the bloated and commercialized nature of rock music in the late 70s, with the Ramones being considered the first punk band.
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Punk rock emerged as a reaction to the bloated and commercialized nature of rock music in the late 70s, with the Ramones being considered the first punk band, and Los Seicos SAICOS and the chocolate watch band as proto-punk bands.
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Punk rock scenes emerged simultaneously in different parts of the world, with bands like the Ramones, MC5, and the Stooges playing a crucial role in laying the groundwork for the movement, while clubs like CBGB and Max's Kansas City became hubs for the punk scene in the United States.
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Punk rock spread quickly and blew up within six months, with major record labels signing any and every punk act they could get their hands on, and the DIY ethos of the movement allowed for self-started punk labels and unique ways of releasing records.
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The formation of the cartel and the use of zines allowed for the distribution and release of DIY punk records, but major record labels quickly signed punk bands, leading to a shift in the punk movement and the end of its first wave with the death of Sid Vicious.
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Punk transformed into hardcore punk, which was faster, louder, and angrier, predominantly in the United States, with scenes in LA and DC, while the UK punk movement focused more on political and class struggle themes.
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Punk rock inspired later bands and genres, but the influence and evolution of punk is not always easy to trace or define.
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Punk fashion included elements such as safety pins, ripped jeans, and DIY clothing, and while it was initially seen as a sign of poverty, it eventually became commodified and mainstream.
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Punk rock was kept from evolving and growing because fans purposely kept it underground and enforced strict rules and regulations, leading to its stagnation and eventual death as a mainstream movement.
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Punk rock is still alive and thriving in various parts of the world, including Japan, Mexico, and Islamic countries, and there are many punk bands that have resisted commercialization and maintained their DIY ethos.
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