Special Focus Style 2012 - Punk - Revision Cards in A Level and IB Music Technology

Key Facts

Started around 1975
Popular by 1977
Dissolved by 1980
Reaction against the highly produced sound of progressive rock
Anti-establishment music for the people
Lyrics often social or political commentaries or focused on dissatisfaction with the establishment
Many bands and songs refused airplay
Supporter of political movements such as Anti-Nazi League and Rock Against Racism
Chaotic dancing (known as pogo-ing) and spitting were common
Equipment and venues often destroyed during gigs

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More diversity than other punk rock bands, often dabbling in reggae, rockabilly, rock and roll and funk
Their album 'London Calling' is often referred to as one of rock's finest
Continued to make political commentaries in their music well in to the 1980s despite declining popularity

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From New York
Referred to as the first punk band
Played at CBGB's club where other post-punk and new wave artists developed their sound
Thought of as pop punk, but occasionally veered in to punk rock
Music was often Four chords and one tempo the whole way through

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