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Punk music originated in the late 1970s in the UK with bands such as the [[Sex Pistols]], [[The Clash]] and [[The Buzzcocks]]. 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 [[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 yet inciteful lyrics. Various methods of dancing to it have emerged, such as skanking and pogo-dancing.

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 Christian punk bands.

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.

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