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What was the original intention of the punk movement?
To sweep away the bloated dinosaur of progressive rock and the blandness of pop music
Where did punk music supposedly originate?
New York City, USA
What was a key difference between punk in New York and punk in London?
London punk was more political, while New York punk was more apolitical
What was the name of the clothes shop where the Sex Pistols met and rehearsed?
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How did the Sex Pistols' behavior on national television affect their career?
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What was the name of the Sex Pistols' seminal album?
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What was the name of the single that was banned from radio but still topped the charts?
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When did the Sex Pistols split up?
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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?
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What was the title of The Clash's album that made many 'best of the century' lists?
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Why were many of the punk band's gigs cancelled in 1977?
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What was one of the key aspects of the punk movement?
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Which band's lead singer was Johnny Rotten?
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Which of the following bands did not release their debut album in 1977?
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What was the name of The Clash's 1982 album that made them global stars?
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Study Notes
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.
