First Punk Artist/Band?

Electrophonic Tonic · 07-01-2011, 12:40 PM

From what I've seen and read, the answer I've seen the most is Sex Pistols when they released 'Never Mind the Bollocks' in 1976.

But! Are there other candidates that could be considered the first punk band?

Link Wray:
-Maybe a stretch, but his pioneering use in distortion and power chords and his general punkish attitude in 50's rock n roll give him some credibility. He's a major influence at the least.

The Sonics:
-Probably my nomination. Part of the garage rock scene in the mid 60's and I don't see much separation between them and Sex Pistols in terms of sound and attitude, despite being over a decade older.

The Monks:
-Iggy Pop said something along the lines of they are the definition of punk because of their stripped down sound and simplicity. Anyone who has heard them can second the motion about simplicity.

MC5/The Stooges:
-Pretty self explanatory. Two big proto-punk bands that could be considered the first punk band.

Your thoughts? Any other nominations?

SATCHMO · 07-01-2011, 01:08 PM

Really? Haven't we completely worn out this topic yet?

Electrophonic Tonic · 07-01-2011, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SATCHMO

Really? Haven't we completely worn out this topic yet?

If that's the case, I have no problem with the mods deleting this thread. I searched 'first punk band' and 'first' in the search feature and nothing came up.

BigSwede · 07-01-2011, 02:43 PM

For some reason the thread is in the metal forum.
Here is the link:
http://www.musicbanter.com/rock-meta...nted-punk.html

BastardofYoung · 07-01-2011, 02:53 PM

Yeah, already discussed. Plus, if anybody really thinks Sex Pistols were first, they need to do a lot more research.

jackhammer · 07-01-2011, 06:25 PM

It is like saying what was the first Metal album. There is no definitive answer. Many bands and artists supplied the ammunition without actually firing the gun.

Really who gives a crap who started what as long as you appreciate those that filled in parts of the jigsaw.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 07-01-2011, 06:36 PM

This man was punk long before any musician had an idea for it.

jackhammer · 07-01-2011, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

This man was *drunk* long before any musician had an idea for it.

Sorted

Howard the Duck · 07-01-2011, 07:03 PM

close this thread please

i already said i invented punk

Paedantic Basterd · 07-01-2011, 07:24 PM

We can't fault him. He did use the search engine, the thread is clearly misplaced.

This will however, be locked. Discussion is welcome to take place in the alternative thread linked!

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Electrophonic Tonic Your Ad Here Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 876	First Punk Artist/Band? From what I've seen and read, the answer I've seen the most is Sex Pistols when they released 'Never Mind the Bollocks' in 1976. But! Are there other candidates that could be considered the first punk band? Link Wray: -Maybe a stretch, but his pioneering use in distortion and power chords and his general punkish attitude in 50's rock n roll give him some credibility. He's a major influence at the least. The Sonics: -Probably my nomination. Part of the garage rock scene in the mid 60's and I don't see much separation between them and Sex Pistols in terms of sound and attitude, despite being over a decade older. The Monks: -Iggy Pop said something along the lines of they are the definition of punk because of their stripped down sound and simplicity. Anyone who has heard them can second the motion about simplicity. MC5/The Stooges: -Pretty self explanatory. Two big proto-punk bands that could be considered the first punk band. Your thoughts? Any other nominations?

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BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	Yeah, already discussed. Plus, if anybody really thinks Sex Pistols were first, they need to do a lot more research. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

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jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	It is like saying what was the first Metal album. There is no definitive answer. Many bands and artists supplied the ammunition without actually firing the gun. Really who gives a crap who started what as long as you appreciate those that filled in parts of the jigsaw. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

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Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	This man was punk long before any musician had an idea for it. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

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SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	Really? Haven't we completely worn out this topic yet?

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BigSwede Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 73	For some reason the thread is in the metal forum. Here is the link: http://www.musicbanter.com/rock-meta...nted-punk.html

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Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	We can't fault him. He did use the search engine, the thread is clearly misplaced. This will however, be locked. Discussion is welcome to take place in the alternative thread linked!