History, Timelines, Lists and Essentials
By Ryan Cooper, About.com Guide to Punk Music
If you want to learn more about punk rock, here's the place to start. Punk 101 - it's just like school, only punker.
Punk History and Timelines
Since its inception, punk rock has managed to have enough of a "long strange trip" to yank that term right out of the hands of the hippies. Check out some of the sordid little details here.
Lists! Lists! Lists! (More lists!)
If you haven't guessed from the title, this section is all about lists. I make the lists that make the whole world sing, and you read them.
- The 20 Most Influential Punk Albums
- Political Punk Bands You Need To Know About
- Best Punk Albums of 2007
- Essential Books on Punk History
- Essential Horror Punk Albums
- Essential Celtic Punk Bands
- Best Things About SXSW 2007
- Essential Items to take to the Warped Tour
- Punk Rock Gift Guide
- Best Punk Albums of 2006
Warped Tour
It's the biggest, longest running punk rock tour in the country. Check out this section for lineups, reviews and everything you need to know about the Vans Warped Tour.
