The history of punk rock and its impact on popular artists today
February 01, 2005
By: Bob Whitehead
The history of punk rock begins in the 1970s, when the world was
in flux politically, economically, and musically. Music was getting
corporate and prepackaged. Something was missing. That something was
recaptured in clubs like CBGB’s in New York by bands like the New
York Dolls, the Velvet Underground, and the Ramones.
The music wasn’t complicated. The chord progressions were
simplistic and the lyrics were at turns accessible sing-a-long
material and angry, aggressive diatribes against the establishment.
The movement crossed the ocean into England with the Sex Pistols,
who put out only one album together but left an indelible stamp on
punk rock history. They criticized the British government and social
class system.
The Dead Kennedys kept the movement alive through the Reagan
administration, with blistering lyrics about the economic situation
in America, the government, and conformity. Again, popular music at
this time was designed for mass public consumption. Bad Religion and
NoFX picked up the torch and still release albums today.
Recently, there has been a trend towards radio-friendly
punk-infused pop music. Less Than Jake, Blink 182, Good Charlotte,
The Ataris, The Used, and New Found Glory are some examples of music
that retains the simplicity of punk music and the aggressive singing
style while keeping in touch with today’s youth. These bands often
incorporate ska sounds into their style. Bands like Alien Ant Farm
and Yellowcard might not be fighting against the establishment in
the same way, but they are still fighting against manufactured,
corporate pop.
If the more recent bands sound a lot more familiar than the
earlier ones, take the time to check out their sounds as well.
Chances are you wouldn’t be enjoying the sounds of the Foo Fighters
and A Perfect Circle without the trail-blazing tunes of the Ramones
and Sex Pistols.
About the Author:
Bob Whitehead is a successful freelance writer and publisher of
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