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The Creation of Punk Rock
Punk Rock was “created”, critics coined this term while describing it as a cult that emerged in New York City. This “youth- centric” subculture centered around feminism, anarchism, and liberalism. They opposed the snobby politics which affected their freedom. -
The New York Dolls
The not yet famous band “The New York Dolls” were formed. They were known for their outrageous performances located at the heart of New York and were often see wearing women’s makeup and clothing. They inspired many of the world-famous bands such as The Rolling Stones, The Stooges, etc. -
The Opening of CBGB
New York club, CBGB, opened and became the go-to place for punk bands and to become recognizable. It aided in rebellions, loud and aggressive nature, and strong political standpoints. -
Who are the Ramones?
One of the most influential punk bands were formed at CBGB, the Ramones. They are considered to be the first punk band in America due to their fast growth in the community and they later influenced dressing and the structures that punk songs had. -
Beliefs and Ideologies
With the growing nature of punk and its popularization, the beliefs and ideologies of this subculture were largely produced by the angry youth and working class. This movement began to change and may icons began to oppose their political views such as anarchism, liberalism, and embraced conservatives. It was almost like a betrayal. -
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The New Era
This new era of punk not only rebelled against politics or gender discrimination, but they were often racist. The oppression of black people was less of a concern especially due to the presidency of Ronal Reagan. Later, it came to challenging racism and sexism that became the message of punk rock music.
