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11 bands that shaped Detroit punk, from MC5 to the White Stripes
by Tim StegallDetroit in the 1950s and ‘60s was a “boomtown,” according to MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer. “It was the manufacturing center...
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10 best ’70s London punk bands, from Siouxsie And The Banshees to Sex Pistols
by Tim StegallAs long as there’s been a punk scene, its denizens have argued as to which city invented it — New...
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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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20 songs that transformed punk, from “Raw Power” to “Rebel Girl”
by Tim StegallThere are a lot of people out there who know what punk rock is but have no idea how to...
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11 bands and genres that prove Black Flag are a continued influence
by Tim Stegall“When Damaged came out, it perfectly represented the depths and darkness of my particular teen angst,” Adam Grossman, guitarist for...
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11 bands that prove the Rolling Stones’ influence on punk was enormous
by Tim StegallThe Rolling Stones invented the very notion of the modern rock ‘n’ roll band. Which means, in turn, their impact...
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These 10 bands showcase the Ramones’ undying influence on music
by Tim StegallBoston, Massachusetts, Sept. 25, 2021: The 1965 Mosrite Ventures II electric guitar played by Johnny Ramone on every Ramones album...
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The 10 best punk vocalists of the 2010s upheld tradition in a new era
by Tim StegallWelcome to Alternative Press’ 10 best punk vocalists of the ‘10s. As we noted when counting down punk’s greatest guitarists...
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10 times different artists collaborated to make inspiring music
by Tim StegallSeptember 1963: A young R&B combo called the Rolling Stones are rehearsing, preparing for a recording session. Their manager, former...
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1998’s top 15 punk albums simultaneously changed and preserved the form
by Tim StegallTop 15 punk albums of 1998? You’d be forgiven for thinking that there weren’t any in the year the Bill...
