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punk rock

Genre of rock music

Also known as punk · punk rock music

Instance of: music genre
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Subclass of: punk music
Part of: punk subculture
Founded: 1975

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Punk rock is a genre of rock music that emerged in the mid-1970s. Rooted in 1950s rock and roll and 1960s garage rock, punk bands rejected the overproduction and corporate nature of mainstream arena rock. They typically produce short, fast-paced songs with rough, stripped-down vocals and instrumentation, and anti-establishment themes. Artists also embraced a DIY ethic, with many bands self-producing and distributing recordings through independent labels.

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Formed in: New York City
London
Has list: list of punk rock albums
list of 1970s punk rock musicians
Different from: funk rock
Country of origin: United Kingdom
United States
Native label: Punk rock
Followed by: post-punk
Has characteristic: rock genre

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