Punk Rock Genre

Through the course of this quarter, we have explored varies sub-genres of rock and roll. We have had the pleasure of investigating genres such as funk, heavy metal, glam, and punk amongst many others. Despite a strike of interest throughout many of the genres the one that most stuck with me was the exploration and information provided on the punk rock genre. This was because my current taste in music includes band such as Green Day, Blink-182, the Ramones, and Sum 41; these are all bands that can be categorized under this genre. Punk is a sub-genre of rock and roll that developed in the United States by garage bands in the mid-sixties. This was popularized by teenage bands that started playing in their homes but then hit the charts. Punk

This style was picked up by the New York Dolls who added some glitter to the punk that was created and spread it amongst other New York bands and with the rebellious youth of London. The New York Dolls popularized the style among clubs with their eye makeup, stacked heels, and lyrics about the New York street life, much like the Velvet Underground but with a less serious attitude. With the New York Dolls making this genre known within the club scene, despite not being able to commercially acknowledged, they paved the way for other bands like the Ramones, Patti Smith Group and Television to get their start. The Television gave an image and aesthetic for British punk bands to come since their bass player, Richard Hell, wearing torn clothing and spiked hair. The Ramones were the ones who created, established, and were known for their style as a prototype for what punk was. Their sound was fast paced and high energy with monotone vocals. it was the Ramones that influenced the punk scene in the United Kingdom when they played there. From the New York Dolls and the Ramones came the Sex Pistols to

These bands expressed their anger about their sell-out parent’s values and governments involvement in politics of Asia and South America. The Dead Kennedys was a San Francisco band that played fast and distorted music with shouted lyrics, they were vocal on not approving of the United States Government but added a layer of comedy. Black Flag was a band originated in Los Angeles, they chose their name to resemble anarchy, their sound was similar to that of the Sex Pistols. Through their songs expressed their anger about the establishment and authoritative figures, this caused their concerts to be rather violent and for that reason were banned throughout Hollywood clubs. Since their ban the band X was welcomed to play in clubs, the X took influence from the Velvet Underground and added country, rockabilly, and heavy