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Punk music originated in the late 1970s in the UK with bands such as the [[S*x Pistols]], [[The Clash]] and [[The Buzzc*cks]]. It quickly spread to the US and has continued to rise in popularity.
'''Punk music''' originated in the late 1970s in the UK with bands such as the [[Sex Pistols]], [[The Clash]] and [[The Buzzc*cks]]. It quickly spread to the US and has continued to rise in popularity.
==Musicality==
The punk scene is well and truly alive today, with various sub-genres cropping up, including [[emo]], [[hardcore]], psychobilly and pop-punk. Notable current bands include [[NOFX]], [[Bad [[Religion]], [[Death By Stereo]] and [[Dropkick Murphys]].
Punk is charactarised by up-tempo guitar/bass arrangements. The lyrics can be concerned with any topic, generally, but are almost always written with a 1-2, 1-2 rhyme scheme. By design, the songs are usually structured to be very simplistic [[rock]] songs of the 1-4-5 chord progression variety.
==Dancing==
Various methods of dancing to it have emerged, such as skanking and pogo-dancing.
==Punk Culture==
The punk scene is characterized by rebelious styles and fashions. Many [[punks]] wear their hair in styles meant to get attention. Some common styles are [[mohawks]], [[spiked]] or shaved into different patterns. The purpose, for punks, is to break from conformity (as they see it) so defining the cultural attributes can present difficulties.
==Sub-Genres==
* [[emo]]
* [[hardcore]]
* [[psychobilly]]
* [[pop-punk]]
==Notable Punk Bands==
* [[NOFX]]
* [[Bad [[Religion]]
* [[Death By Stereo]]
* [[Dropkick Murphys]]
Some Christians claim punk to have satanic roots, although none of the mainstream bands admit that they adhere to such a faith. There are also many punk bands who claim to be Christian.
Some Christians claim punk to have satanic roots, although none of the mainstream bands admit that they adhere to such a faith. There are also many punk bands who claim to be Christian.