Ryan Cooper Introduction Music journalist covering punk and other rock music since 1989Writer for Article 1 and Vox Metallum magazinesContributing writer to edited books Read By Dawn: Volume 3 and Punk Rock Saved My Ass Experience Ryan Cooper is a former writer for ThoughtCo and contributed work for over nine and a half years. Since the late '80s, he has been going to shows, listening to records, and writing about the punk rock scene in a wide assortment of small-press publications and some large publications. In the 'zine days, Ryan wrote for Article 1 and Vox Metallum, and his work appeared in Alternative Press. He is also a contributing writer to the edited books "Read By Dawn: Volume 3" and "Punk Rock Saved My Ass." Education Ryan holds a bachelor's degree in communication and writing from Western Michigan University. LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Ryan Cooper 10 Best Punk Rock Movies of All Time A Timeline of Punk Music History The Subgenres of Punk Rock The 2013 Vans Warped Tour Lineup The Gutter Punk or Crust Punk Movement Punk's Most Influential Albums The History of Hardcore Punk Music 10 Essential Punk Rock Holiday Songs The Straight Edge Movement of Punk Rock Top 6 Celtic Punk Bands 10 Great Punk Rock Love Songs The History and Evolution of Punk Rock Music Political Punk Bands 2014 Vans Warped Tour Lineup The Bands Scheduled to Play the Full Vans Warped Tour The Warped Tour 2009 Lineup The 2011 Vans Warped Tour Lineup