PUNKS AREN'T NAZI SKIN HEADS. THEY ARE BLACKS/WHITES/LONGHAIRS ANY RACE IT'S A MOVEMENT OF INDIVIDUALITY/CONFIDENCE/ AND REFUSAL TO CONFORM. WE ALL CAN BREATHE THAT!!
Punk by definition is rejecting not only contemporary mainstream rock but the broader culture it was associated with. It's a form of independence a progression to individuality and a sense of freedom and confidence. It's not black leather, mohawks, and safety pins this was all designed to be different and to grab one's attention. If that works for you and you can use it as a symbol than do it but be Punk in your own way and your own definition. The key to it all.
THE MUSIC:
I am by no means an expert but "John" at HEADLINER RECORDS in LA is and after conversations he has given me the road map to the foundation. From there after spinning these Classic Vinyl's I will dive into the more advanced but like fashion you need to understand the basic before truly appreciating the obscure. Trust me it's a good train to jump on. Who's coming with me.
THE STARTER KIT: NEXT STEPS:
1. MC5 - "It all started here in 1964 not w/ the Ramones. 6. MISFITS
2. THE CLASH 7. BAD BRAINS
3. SEX PISTOLS 8. THE DICKS
4. RAMONES 9. MINOR THREAT
5. DEAD KENNEDYS - My favorite some great live albums. 10. BLACK FLAG
I grew up on punk music it reminds me of surfing/snowboarding and skating of days past and good days to come. Before a good surf session nothing feels better than the sounds of the Dead Kennedy's. So now I start my quest to fully understand the movement and the music. Toast everybody.
"TRY THESE RECORDS OUT LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK." - HUGH
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