Remembering the Peak of Punk Rock
Music has had a variety of movements in its history, but few have been as powerful as the era of punk rock. Punk rock was about more than just the music. It was about rebellion. Punk was an art that transcended music and bled into the worlds of politics and fashion. Suddenly, youth in the late seventies and early eighties who felt alienated from everything had a voice. While music and art are often ways for artists to express the feelings of groups, punk rock expressed a point of view that had never been captured before. It gave the middle finger to cultural and societal norms.
Capturing the Era of Punk Rock
The punk rock era featured some of the most influential musicians and groups in history. The Ramones, Dead Kennedys, The Cramps, Joan Jett, Adam Ant, and Human Sexual Response are just a few of the artists that helped fuel this powerful musical movement. With so many amazing artists and iconic venues, it would be nice to have documentation of this time in musical history. Punk rock books detailing these historic artists and performance artists would be well-received. It would be even better if the books had photographs of all these bands and venues. These books are a great record of an unprecedented time in music.
Reliving the Golden Age of Punk Rock
For those looking for punk rock books that really capture the essence of what the punk era was like, “Days of Punk” might be worth a look. It features several stunning photographs of the people and places that made punk rock unforgettable. People can learn more about it by going to the Days of Punk website at daysofpunk.com.