1970's punk

By lizanaylorpvcs

  • The New York Dolls

    A band called The New York Dolls form. Their blend of trashy glam rock and high energy noise catches everyone's attention.

  • The Strand

    Guys get together anad begin playing under the name The Strand. Later, Paul Cook and Steve Jones leave The Strand and join The Sex Pistols.

  • CBGB

    Bands like the Ramones, Talking Heads, and Blondie become popular in punk clubs like CBGB.

  • The Sex Pistols

    The Sex Pistols make their first appearance and quickly take off.

  • London punk scene

    Bands like the Buzzcocks, The Clash, The Jam and Siouxie and the Bandshees are influenced by The Sex Pistols and thee London punk scene explodes,
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    American hardcore punk

    American hardcore punk form, influenced by the british punk scene. The Misfits, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag and Bad Brains become popular.

  • Conclusion

    By 1980 the punk scene began to die down and 80's pop became the new wave of music. Punk still thrived on a smaller scale and is still appreciated today.