Ramones: They started out in 1975 in the New York City Underground scene. They played catchy fast punk rock music, they were in a way founders of the punk rock music. Their first album inspired thousands of rock bands across America.
Sex Pistols: There impact on the genre was immense, loved or hated for their music they were. They were formed in 1972 as ‘The Strand’ changing their name later to Sex Pistols in 1975,they were the first Punk band of UK.
The Clash: Formed in 1976 comprising of Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Joe Strummer. Their first successful album came out in 1979, ‘London Calling’ which changed the scene of Punk Rock.
Dead Kennedys: Formed in 1978 in San Fransisco, CA. They brought some revolutionary changes in punk rock too.
Anti-Flag: Formed in Pittsburg, with the original members being Jutine Sane, Andy Falg and Pat Thetic. Their songs were political. They have been a source of inspiration for any punk bands the world over.
Bad Religion: One of the most popular bands in the 80s. They started a craze in California for punk rock. Their songs were based mostly on religion and politics that could get the youth to change the way they look at things and think outside the box.
Black Flag: They are credited with starting the underground movement in the United States, dealing with heavy metal and even jazz. They are one of the best hardcore bands in the genre.
Minor Threat: One of the most popular bands in the history of punk rock, there songs inspiring an entire generation. They left a mark in the rock band genre.
Rancid: Influences for the new wave in punk music in the mid 90s.Rancid was born from the ashes of ‘Operation Ivy’.
Bad Brains: Very popular in the 70s.Their songs were influenced by religious issues and not so debatable issues like accident in a block. They have put out some good hardcore rock albums.
And as time has passed by, faster and more energetic styles such as hardcore and Oi have become a genre of punk rock. Musicians started to experiment more, some say it all started with old UK bands but today modern bands are keeping the legacy alive.
Sex Pistols: There impact on the genre was immense, loved or hated for their music they were. They were formed in 1972 as ‘The Strand’ changing their name later to Sex Pistols in 1975,they were the first Punk band of UK.
The Clash: Formed in 1976 comprising of Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Joe Strummer. Their first successful album came out in 1979, ‘London Calling’ which changed the scene of Punk Rock.
Dead Kennedys: Formed in 1978 in San Fransisco, CA. They brought some revolutionary changes in punk rock too.
Anti-Flag: Formed in Pittsburg, with the original members being Jutine Sane, Andy Falg and Pat Thetic. Their songs were political. They have been a source of inspiration for any punk bands the world over.
Bad Religion: One of the most popular bands in the 80s. They started a craze in California for punk rock. Their songs were based mostly on religion and politics that could get the youth to change the way they look at things and think outside the box.
Black Flag: They are credited with starting the underground movement in the United States, dealing with heavy metal and even jazz. They are one of the best hardcore bands in the genre.
Minor Threat: One of the most popular bands in the history of punk rock, there songs inspiring an entire generation. They left a mark in the rock band genre.
Rancid: Influences for the new wave in punk music in the mid 90s.Rancid was born from the ashes of ‘Operation Ivy’.
Bad Brains: Very popular in the 70s.Their songs were influenced by religious issues and not so debatable issues like accident in a block. They have put out some good hardcore rock albums.
And as time has passed by, faster and more energetic styles such as hardcore and Oi have become a genre of punk rock. Musicians started to experiment more, some say it all started with old UK bands but today modern bands are keeping the legacy alive.
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