I think that Ted Leo got it right when he said that punk was originally an attempt to get back to basic rock n' roll. That is number one. All of that other stuff (the DIY ethic, politics, musical freedom etc) came after.
Its important to remember that all of the original punk bands had managers and major label record deals. Likewise, they werent all political. That raw basic sound is really the only thing that they all have in common.
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