Learn about the history of punk music
This week’s fun facts are all about the history of punk music, in honor of Punk for a Day which is celebrated on October 25th.
You’re likely all familiar with the look that goes along with punk music; the non-conformist style often exemplified by the leather jackets, torn or altered clothing, and tattoos. But punk is more than a fashion statement. It was, yes, a way to shock, but it was also a way to break free from tradition and take ownership of yourself.
This attitude is reflected in the loud, aggressive sound of the music that was accompanied by lyrics that expressed rage, rebellion, and political commentary. Punk music emerged in the 1960s and quickly gained momentum. In Britain, the Sex Pistols formed in 1975 and by the end of the 70s the term “punk” had spread across the country; while the band itself didn’t stay together long, their influence on music is still felt.
Punk spread around the world, though in the United States the moment was overshadowed by disco for a while in the 1970s. Australia and France also enjoyed a punk music trend in the late 1970s. In the 1980s Iceland saw a vibrant punk scene grow; there’s even an Icelandic Punk Museum that you can visit due to the quantity of punk bands Iceland saw in that period and their influence. There’s also a punk rock museum in Las Vegas that offers guided tours, specialty merch, and a tattoo shop!
In 1991, Nirvana helped bring punk back into popularity. To name a few more punk bands you may be familiar with, we have The Clash, Bad Brains, Black Flag, Dead Kennedys, The Ramones, Green Day, The Misfits, The Offspring and so many more. With all these options, I have to suggest you check out at least one of them to celebrate Punk for a Day. Hoopla’s collection contains a huge selection of punk artists for you to sample!
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