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From DEVO to Le Tigre and more, these artists defined synth-punk
by Tim StegallOne of punk rock’s original goals was “the destruction of rock ‘n’ roll.” While that didn’t happen, most early punk...
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These 10 bands prove that Cleveland was one of punk’s earliest capitals
by Tim StegallAlternative Press’ native home of Cleveland, Ohio, stands alongside New York City and London as one of punk’s birthplaces. Yet,...
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Gang Of Four on their political roots, new box set ‘‘77-’81’ and more
by Tim StegallWhen Leeds, U.K. post-punks Gang Of Four first appeared on American shores in 1980, they were simultaneously startling, exciting, fierce,...
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15 artists who show that the Velvet Underground’s influence is eternal
by Tim StegallLester Bangs, the greatest rock journalist ever, felt eternal Lower East Side musical royals the Velvet Underground were “our Beatles...
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10 glam-rock artists from the 1970s who heralded the coming age of punk
by Tim StegallRock ‘n’ roll had, for the most part, lost its “roll” by 1970. It became rock music—self-serious, dour, pompous, filled...
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10 bands who led the very grisly idea of goth-punk across history
by Tim Stegall“Goth-punk,” eh? Not as far-fetched as you might believe. Goth was essentially an offshoot of punk, especially its darker early...
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10 Manchester bands who cranked up the punk in the late ’70s
by Tim StegallIn the ’70s, England had two great punk cities. Most across the planet thought London was the world’s only punk...
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15 times bands took over your favorite ’90s and ’00s TV shows
by Vinnie PennRemember the time Hootie And The Blowfish performed on NBC’s Friends and Monica even wound up getting a hickey from...
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10 underrated ’90s lead singers who stepped in when another vocalist left
by Vinnie PennReplacing an original band member is never a fun experience, and there’s surely no role more difficult to fill than...
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Chrissie Hynde sees protest anthems and love songs as one and the same
by Tim StegallAkron, Ohio born and bred Christine Ellen Hynde has led the Pretenders from the top of the charts since the...
