Difference between revisions of "Punk"
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| − | Punk music originated in the late 1970s in the UK with bands such as the [[ | + | 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. |
| − | Musically, punk is charactarised by fast-paced guitar/bass riffs and quick | + | Musically, punk is charactarised by fast-paced guitar/bass riffs and quick lyrics. Various methods of dancing to it have emerged, such as skanking and pogo-dancing. |
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]]. | 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]]. | ||
| − | Some Christians claim punk to have satanic roots, although none of the mainstream bands adhere to such a faith. There are also many | + | 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. |
[http://www.punkvoter.com] | [http://www.punkvoter.com] | ||
Revision as of 14:57, April 11, 2007
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.
Musically, punk is charactarised by fast-paced guitar/bass riffs and quick lyrics. Various methods of dancing to it have emerged, such as skanking and pogo-dancing.
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.
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.