poser punk

Not being yourself!

I can't afford to shop at Hot Topic anyways.

by Bob's Daughter March 2, 2004

punk rock

quite simply, punk rock is a restoration of the original rebellious youth attitude and simple fundamentals of expession in rock'n'roll music that was first expressed in the 50s by the giants like Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis (especially in his personal life), and others, as opposed to the clean cut image of some of the pop stars that were dominant at the time. In the mid-60s there was the Velvet Underground who influenced punk by their lyrical themes and feedback and more. Then came what are now considered to be the protopunk bands, who took the practice of pushing the envelope that British bands like the Rolling Stones, the Who and the Kinks initiated to even greater lengths in terms of sound, image and rebellious attitude (the Stooges, the MC5, and many other bands). The term "punk rock" possibly was first used by rock critic Dave Marsh in a rockmag in the early 70s to describe the sound of ? and the Mysterians. An independent movement in rock developed as a reaction because the music had become corporate, pompous, bloated, pretentious, artsy-fartsy, and along with Top 40 pop, just plain cruddy and stupid. Bands started playing their songs short, to the point, loud, and fast, often a three-chord arrangement in accordance with the idiom KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid). The name "punk rock" was applied to this independent movement in rock, the movement was and still a rebellion against the prevailing fads and trends. It has greatly influenced popular music in the 80s decade and beyond, spawning nascent movements like speed metal, new wave, postpunk, grunge and more in terms of style, sound, image, attitude and much more. Punk rock is anti-corporate, anti-establishment, anti-system and anti-conformity. Current bands like Blink 182 and Good Charlotte are NOT punk rock because they don't really have the original rebellious rock'n'roll spirit, gist or attitude of individuality. Music has gotten so corporate now that we very badly need another rock revolution like punk and we need it fast, before rock's just part of the past. Cuz lately it just sounds the same to me... (all due respect to the Ramones).

The Ramones are often considered to be the first actual punk rock band as we know it. This legendary band from Forest Hills, Queens, the Big Apple were greatly influenced by American garage rock bands, the British Invasion, the Beach Boys and girl groups. I saw them four times before they called it quits in 1996. VIVA RAMONES!

by I Saw U2 Live Twice May 19, 2007

Daft Punk

The most amazing thing in the world and the definition of electronic music.

So amazing that it can be used to describe other things. You could live or die for it.

Dude, that party last night was a bunch of Daft Punk!

by DaftMan June 29, 2008

SLC Punk

A great movie. Doesn't quite define anarchy very well, but does give the ideals and purposes of the punk rock scene of Salt Lake City in 1985. Some idiots may take it too serious though and use it as a way to base their life on and make themselves think they're punk.

Bob: "Sean, what are you doing outside man?" Sean: "Are you him?" Bob: "Yeah, I'm him." Sean: "Jesus! Have I sinned or am I going to heaven?" Bob: "haha, you're frying man. How much acid did you take?" Sean: "Wait, you're not him. You're Bob." Bob: "I'm Bob! how goes it?" Sean: "How are you doing that?" Bob: "Doing what?" Sean: "Walking on water. I can't get off this chair Bob, wanna know why." Bob: "Why?" Sean: "...Cuz I can't swim." Bob: "Oh, i get it. So uh, Sean, do you see land anywhere?" Sean: *squeek* *squeek* "No, just water."

by Nash Potter October 21, 2004

Goth Punk

Sorry Phalkon. It's not really new. Goth Punk came about a little bit before Good Charlotte and co. Well, actually, waaaay before. Try the '70s.
Anyway, punks who dress like goths isn't really new. I'm thinking of Siouxsie Sioux and Dave Vanian, in particular... Then, there were the deathrockers--Christian Death, Shadow Project, etc. Sometimes the Misfits are included, sometimes not.
By the way, it may be worth mentioning that Trent Reznor and Marilyn Manson claim Rozz Williams was an influence on their work.

Zombies, sex, death, and burning crosses... What's not to love?

by nanashi December 1, 2004

Punk Cabaret

A form of music that mixes the rebellious nature of punk, with the burlesque debauchery of cabaret. The band that started this phenomenon are called the 'Dresden Dolls' who are a duo made by Brian Viglione and Amanda Palmer; they have enjoyed a small cult following.

That is some damn kinky punk cabaret

by Pusher November 18, 2005

Punk Rock

music with no boundaries. music with no rules. music from the heart.

by Anonymous October 23, 2003