The Rise of Punk Rock

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What was the original intention of the punk movement?

  • To create a new genre of music that blended progressive rock and pop
  • To sweep away the bloated dinosaur of progressive rock and the blandness of pop music (correct)
  • To create a more commercial and mainstream sound
  • To focus on musicianship and instrumental complexity

Where did punk music supposedly originate?

  • New York City, USA (correct)
  • Paris, France
  • London, England
  • Los Angeles, USA

What was a key difference between punk in New York and punk in London?

  • New York punk was more focused on fashion, while London punk was more focused on music
  • New York punk was more commercial, while London punk was more underground
  • London punk was more influenced by glam rock, while New York punk was more influenced by hardcore
  • London punk was more political, while New York punk was more apolitical (correct)

What was the name of the clothes shop where the Sex Pistols met and rehearsed?

<p>SEX, run by Malcolm McClaren and Vivienne Westwood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Sex Pistols' behavior on national television affect their career?

<p>It helped to spread the word about the Pistols and attracted record companies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the Sex Pistols' seminal album?

<p>Never Mind the Bollocks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the single that was banned from radio but still topped the charts?

<p>God Save the Queen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Sex Pistols split up?

<p>1978, after finishing a U.S. tour (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the punk band that issued the first punk single and album?

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What was the name of the London club that became a hub for punk bands in 1977?

<p>The Roxy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of The Clash's album that made many 'best of the century' lists?

<p>London Calling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were many of the punk band's gigs cancelled in 1977?

<p>Due to council cancellations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key aspects of the punk movement?

<p>Instrumental ability wasn't necessary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which band's lead singer was Johnny Rotten?

<p>The Sex Pistols (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bands did not release their debut album in 1977?

<p>Eater (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of The Clash's 1982 album that made them global stars?

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The Origins of Punk

  • Punk emerged as a reaction to the commercialism of progressive rock and the blandness of pop music.
  • The movement succeeded in changing the course of popular music completely.

Punk in New York and London

  • Punk existed in New York before it hit London, with groups like the Ramones and Patti Smith playing at venues like CBGB's.
  • In London, punk was more political, with groups like The Sex Pistols and The Clash crying out against the established system of government.

The Sex Pistols

  • The Sex Pistols emerged from a clothes shop run by Malcolm McClaren and Vivienne Westwood, where the members met and rehearsed.
  • The band was known for their outrageous behavior, including swearing on national television.
  • Despite being dropped by EMI and A&M, the band signed with Virgin Records and released successful records, including "God Save the Queen" and "Never Mind the Bollocks".
  • The Sex Pistols split up in 1978 after completing a US tour.

The Clash

  • The Clash was formed by Joe Strummer, who had played in a pub-rock band, and three aspiring musicians.
  • The band was deliberately political from the outset and released albums to critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic.
  • Their third album, "London Calling", made many best of the century lists, and they became global stars with "Combat Rock" in 1982.

The Damned

  • The Damned was the first punk band to release a single ("New Rose") and album ("Damned Damned Damned").
  • The band's punk credentials were debated at the time, but they were accepted and embraced by the punk community.
  • The Damned outlasted all their contemporaries.

The Venues

  • The 100 Club hosted a two-night punk festival in autumn 1976, and the Roxy club became a short-lived home for punk bands in 1977.
  • The Roxy gave opportunities to many young punk bands, including those with inexperienced members.

The Legacy of Punk

  • The idea of punk, of kids getting together regardless of ability to make music and release their frustrations, has never really died.
  • Punk's influence spread wide, inspiring many young bands, even though the original movement was short-lived.

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