| Over the last 40 plus years, Punk has become either a threat to civilization, a big fucking joke or an alternative to the sad state of pop music. It's been heralded as a destroyer of bland conservatism or a pariah for our nations youth. Documented in films, books and on record by 3 generations and counting. It has become either a parody or another money spinner for big business along the way. It's also still the best underground free form musical expression in this day and age. Punk has had more rejuvenation's and more new messiahs than any other musical cult in existence. But whatever we think of it, it will just not go away. This page will be incorporating some of it's effects on mainstream culture back then and now. And also taking a look at the punk culture itself from various locations across the globe. So do you still wanna be a punk?..... |
| THE INFLUENCE OF THE NEW WAVE NINE (LATEST) Pete Frames prototype London Punk Family Tree complete with the odd glaring mistake concerning Elvis Costello but full of some great anecdotes. (Zig Zag August 1977). THEY MEAN IT MANNNNCHESTER Paul Morley takes a inside look at the original Manchester punk scene from the summer of 1977. A scene that produced some groundbreaking acts some of whom are still playing today. (New Musical Express July 30th 1977) ROCK IS SICK AND LIVING IN LONDON A Report on the Sex Pistols by Charles M. Young. (ROLLING STONE October 20th 1977) SCOTLAND UBER ALLES 1979 Scottish Scene Report by Garry Bushell. Plus a piece on the controversial 'Ha! Ha! Funny Polis' EP. (First published in Sounds November 3rd 1979). NEW BREED A Teenage Warning By Garry Bushell (First major press for the 4-Skins & Infa-Riot. Sounds magazine on November 1st 1980) NEW YORK THRASH 1981 (LATEST) Tim Sommer gives us a detailed rundown on the original Big Apple THRASH scene! Plus his accompanying 1982 sleevenotes on the 1982 compilation review INFERNO RECORDS Inferno Records of Birmingham England were home to the Varukers, Dead Wretched and The Drongos. Here's their story. (Brum Beat April 1982) HARDCORE HOLOCAUST LA Punk Report By Glenn E. Friedman. Good insight into early 80's LA punk by someone who was there and taking pictures. (Sounds magazine April 10th 1982) THE PUNK DEBATE A host of Punk Luminaries gather together for a debate on the 1982 Punk Scene featuring.. Hoxton Tom, (4 Skins,) Steve Drewett, (Newtown Neurotics,) Beki Bondage, (ViceSquad,), Mensi (Angelic Upstarts,) Vi Subversa (Poison Girls,), Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys,) Colin Jerwood (Conflict,) Attila The Stockbroker (punk poet/schitzophrenic.) and Gal, (Coming Blood,)... hosted by Garry Bushell. (Sounds December 2nd 1982). THRASH AND BLOOD Punk is alive and screaming in the hardcore heartland of America. BARNEY HOSKYNS kicks his way through Angry Samoans, Circle Jerks and Millions of Dead Cops on his quest for the ultimate barf. (New Musical Express April 1983). POSITIVE PUNK 2 Indepth Articles on this short lived but impact making UK Punk scene from 1983. (Both Articles were first published in the NME / FACE February 1983) A HISTORY OF EAST LA PUNK Jimmy Alvardo goes into depth on the other side of LA punk that seldoms recieves publicity or acclaim but where some inspiring and often influential action took place and still does today. (Razorcake #3 August Sept. 2001) THE PISH BETWEEN TWO SHITTYS Livingston, Scotland. Early 80's scene report lovingly retold in true highland brogue by Welshy lead singer outta External Menace/Swine Flu. (Welshy-External Menace) |
| AMERICAN TERROR! Your views on the September 11th 2001 terror attack right after it happened! REINSTALLED MAY 21st 2011 |
| Charting the use of this reviled symbol within the history of the Punk Scene. REINSTALLED MAY 21st 2011 |
| REINSTALLED MAY 21st 2011 |
| The year that broke punk worldwide! 365 days of groundbreaking punk rock activity now being revamped and updated with more information and additional images. STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION but CHECK OUT January which is now complete. |
| PUNK ROCKERS's pictorial tribute to the Punk Club in Covent Garden, London which became the breeding ground for punk both good and bad in Punks first wave. Featuring 100 Nightz, Fanz, Bandz and Vaultz .... COMING SOON! |
| PUNK ROCKERS very own garbage heap full of overspill punk trivia and all the other weird 'n' wonderful pieces thats littering the Wolfs Lair. Latest addition is the multi-million pound FAKE PUNK CLOTHES expose being flogged to gullible rich celebs. REINSTALLED MAY 21st 2011 |
