Pocket Guide to Punk

Punk, a genre experiencing renewed interest, revolutionized the music industry with its anarchic approach and DIY ethos. Emerging from the politics of the Seventies in the UK and bands like Dr. Feelgood, punk challenged the bloated record business and self-indulgent prog bands. The Sex Pistols provoked strong reactions, and while the first wave was brief, many bands persisted. Though punk has evolved, a new generation listens to iconic bands like The Damned, The Buzzcocks, X-Ray Specs, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and The Clash, while a continuous stream of punk bands keeps the genre alive.