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==Punk Culture==
==Punk Culture==
The punk scene is supposedly characterized by rebellious styles and fashions; many punks wear their hair in styles such as [[mohawks]], spiked or shaved into different patterns, in a attempt to get attention. The purpose, for punks, is to break from [[conformity]] (as they see it) so defining the cultural attributes can present difficulties. However, they "conform" within their subculture by adopting the styles common to their particular group. The original punks of the mid-1970s either dressed quite normally or modified their own clothes, rather than becoming [[slavery|slaves]] of [[consumerism]].
The Punk subculture is typified by core beleifs and ethos.
1. DIY ethic
2. individualism
3. progressive thought
punks typically distinguish themselves from others with their unmistakable appearances. this has included things such as Mohawk hairstyles, tight pants, studded leather jackets, bullet belts, combat boots, ect. Clothing and hairstyles vary widely throught the punk scene, and often paticular outfits denote paticular strains of punk or core-beliefs. Most true punks however will claim that the punk subculture is more based on the idea of non-conformity, community, and progressive thought (particularly in politics).
Not all punks are political, and likewise not all political punks advocate anarchy. while most punks are considered liberal, some are conservative ([[Nazi-punks]]).
==Sub-Genres==
==Sub-Genres==
* [[hardcore]]
* [[hardcore]]
* [[psychobilly]]
* [[psychobilly]]
* [[pop-punk]]
* [[pop-punk]]
== Notable Punk bands ==
== Notable Punk bands ==
* [[The Buzzcocks]]
* [[The Buzzcocks]]
* [[The Damned]]
* [[The Damned]]
* [[Adicts]]
* [[U.K. Subs]]
* [[The Exploited]]
* [[Crass]]
* [[Subhumans]]
* [[The Clash]]
* [[The Clash]]
* The [[Anti-Nowhere League]]
* The [[Anti-Nowhere League]]
* [[Blondie]]
* [[Blondie]]
* [[Television(band)|Television]]
* [[Television(band)|Television]]
* [[Pixies]]
* [[Dead Kennedys]]
* [[Anti-Flag]]
* [[Misfits]]
* [[New York Dolls]]
* [[New York Dolls]]
* [[Bad Religion]]
* [[Bad Religion]]