Punk rock is a form of popular music that developed in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia between 1974 and 1976. It is characterized by fast, short songs, minimal instrumentation (think a guitar or two, a bass, and drums), and lyrics that often proclaim dissent on establishment and government. In the U.S. the three most influential punk rock bands were The Ramones, The Clash, and the Sex Pistols.
Punk evolved a bit into the 1980s, becoming even faster and more aggressive. The original punk rock movement influenced other bands that emulated, or were clearly inspired by, the earlier punk bands. These bands include Green Day and The Offspring, two bands who were eventually accepted into the mainstream, and in the case of Green Day, is still popular and relevant today. Ironic, no?
"In its initial form, a lot of [1960s] stuff was innovative and exciting. Unfortunately, what happens is that people who could not hold a candle to the likes of Hendrix started noodling away. Soon you had endless solos that went nowhere. By 1973, I knew that what was needed was some pure, stripped down, no bullshit rock 'n' roll." --Tommy Ramone
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