Punk

• When did punk music first evolve?


  In the mid 1970s
• What was punk music a rebellion against?


  Earlier forms of music, particularly prog rock and heavy rock
• Which bands dominated the musical landscape before punk music emerged?

  Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin
• How was the music of Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin perceived by some critics?


  As overblown, overly technical, and pompous
• What was the DIY ethic in the punk movement?


  Anyone could create music without needing technical skills
• Which punk rock band is mentioned as influential in the working-class areas of England and America?

  The Sex Pistols
• What social conditions coincided with the rise of punk music?

  A decline in industry and an increase in social unrest
• How did the punk movement view the government and police?


  As the 'establishment' to be rebelled against
• Who was Malcolm McLaren and what was his role in punk music?


  He structured the Sex Pistols as an anti-establishment band
• What was the significance of the Sex Pistols' songs like 'God Save The Queen'?


  They were politically charged and reflected social situations
• How did the punk scene in America differ from that in the UK?


  It evolved more from the rock scene and had less focus on rebellion against prog rock
• What clubs were central to the American punk scene?

  CBGBs
• Which band is noted for their high-energy performances in the American punk scene?

  The Ramones
• What was the 2 Tone 'ska revival movement' associated with?


  Madness and the fusion of ska with new wave features
• How did bands like The Clash evolve musically over time?


  They incorporated elements of folk music, reggae, and soul
• What characteristics did new wave bands like Blondie and Elvis Costello share with punk music?


  They performed music with many characteristics of punk but with a polished sound
• Which bands have maintained the high-energy performances of early punk music in recent years?

  Green Day and Blink 182
• How have bands like No Doubt and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones contributed to the punk genre?


  They incorporated elements of ska music into punk
• What elements of ska music have been incorporated into punk by certain bands?


  The use of horns and emphasis on the offbeat
• What are the key characteristics of punk music?

  • DIY ethic: Anyone can create music
  • Simplicity in musical structure
  • High-energy performances
  • Anti-establishment themes
  • Politically charged lyrics
• What are the stages of evolution in punk music from its inception to modern times?

  1. Emergence in the mid 1970s as a rebellion
  2. Development of the DIY ethic
  3. Influence of bands like the Sex Pistols and Ramones
  4. Incorporation of other genres (folk, reggae, ska)
  5. Continued popularity and revivals with bands like Green Day