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punk rock

noun

  1. a type of rock-'n'-roll, reaching its peak in the late 1970s and characterized by loud, insistent music and abusive or violent protest lyrics, and whose performers and followers are distinguished by extremes of dress and socially defiant behavior.


punk rock

noun

  1. a fast abrasive style of rock music of the late 1970s, characterized by aggressive or offensive lyrics and performance Sometimes shortened topunk
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Derived Forms

  • punk rocker, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • punk rocker noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of punk rock1

First recorded in 1970–75
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In the memoir, the 53-year-old chronicles the devastating impact of his parents’ divorce and falling in love with punk rock through bands including Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Dead Kennedys and NOFX.

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“One of my main goals for this exhibit is to educate the public, maybe people who don’t understand punk rock,” Collard said.

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The space became a mandatory stop for local artists such as punk rock group Dead City and garage rockers Warm Drag.

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But more than 30 years after her death, Zapata’s art and music continues to make a mark on the punk rock scene and influence both old and new generations of fans.

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It was super punk rock; it was more like styling just to make it look cool on me.

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