You know what punk is? a bunch of no-talent guys who really, really want to be in a band. Nobody reads music, nobody plays the mandolin, and you're too dumb to write songs about mythology or Middle-earth. So what's your style? Three chords, cranked out fast and loud and distorted because your instruments are crap and you can't play them worth a damn. And you scream your lungs out to cover up the fact that you can't sing. It should suck, but here's the thing - it doesn't. Rock and roll can be so full of itself, but not this. It's simple and angry and raw. . Gordon Korman
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Punk rock is a subculture that emerged in the UK in the mid 1970s, characterized by a rebellious attitude and the use of non-conventional musical styles. The music was largely influenced by garage rock, but with an emphasis on being loud, fast, and aggressive. The lyrics of many punk groups are considered to be anti-establishment or "anti-music." Some punk bands are considered to be anti-rock or "anti-music" because they play simple songs with little musical dexterity. Punk rock bands often have short songs with short musical interludes, so they can jam out loud on their instruments.

Source: Born To Rock

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