Hey Punks,
We are half way through the History of Punk, this time we investigate the different people who brought punk to the forefront.
The Ramones
The Ramones were one of the first bands to ignite punk’s global popularity. They set the blueprints for punks with short songs, buzzsaw guitars and chant-along choruses. The original members were Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, and Tommy Ramone. The Ramones made their reputation with their live energetic performances at the CBGB club. “I Wanna Be Sedated” was just one of their titles that brought punk to the limelight.
Sex Pistols
I’ve already mentioned Sex Pistols a couple times in these logs, but their importance to creating the punk movement of the late 1970s in the UK shouldn’t be understated. The original members were Jonny Rotten, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock. Their first single “Anarchy in the U.K.” was a call to arms and state-of-the-nation. Unfortunately the Sex Pistol didn’t stick around very long with the band breaking up in January 1978. Their short existence however brought punk to the UK and at a global level.
Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood was a British designer whose store SEX was the hub of punk fashion in the 70’s. Her former partner Malcolm McLaren co-founded the shop with her and managed the Sex Pistols so Vivienne designed the band’s clothing for their shows. Ragged tee shirts, bondage pants and more were just some of the most notable fashions. These fashions brought a new wave of punk aesthetic and visual expression.
There are a ton more people that brought punk to a global influence but I couldn’t get to them this time. If there are any other people that I might have missed, do let me know.
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-riv otter