Punk
Three chords and the truth at maximum speed — a DIY revolt that reset rock’s possibilities.
Core Principles & Analysis
- The Ramones, Sex Pistols, and Clash detonated it across New York and London in 1976-77.
- Its DIY ethic — self-released singles, photocopied zines — mattered as much as the sound.
- Post-punk, hardcore, and indie rock are all its direct descendants.
Specifications & Metrics