Punk

Punk Punk rock, or punk, is a subgenre of rock ‘n’ roll generally characterized by fast tempos, aggressive guitar playing, and rebellious lyrics. The term »punk« entered the mainstream lexicon in the late 1970s, when such groups as the Clash, the Ramones, and the Sex Pistols, fueled by a distaste of the musically complex »progressive rock« then in vogue, popularized a heavy, simplistic sound. These and other 1970s-era U.S. and British punk acts were open about their lack of musical ability, and…