Punk Rock Information
Broadcast area: World Wide Via The World Wide Web
Branding: Always The Best Music world wide
Programming
Format: Punk 1970's To Present
Network: Mack'em Bar Radio Network
Ownership
Owner: Philip Shaun Connolly
History
First air date: 20th May 2024
Former names: None as yet
British Punk 1970s
British punk rock emerged in the mid-1970s as a rebellion against the social, political, and musical status quo. It challenged the dominance of mainstream rock bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, which were seen as bloated and indulgent. Here are some of the key characteristics of British punk: DIY Ethos:Punk bands often formed and recorded their music independently, with a "do it yourself" (DIY) attitude. Fast tempos and short songs: Punk music was typically fast-paced and aggressive, with short, simple songs. Loud guitars and simple chord progressions: Punk songs often relied on loud, distorted guitars and basic chord progressions. Anti-establishment lyrics: Punk lyrics often dealt with social and political issues, with a strong anti-establishment sentiment. Some of the most influential British punk bands of the 1970s include:
The Sex Pistols: One of the most notorious punk bands, the Sex Pistols were fronted by the charismatic and controversial Johnny Rotten Aka John Joseph Lydon.their song "Anarchy in the U.K." became an anthem for the punk movement.
The Clash: were a more politically conscious band than the Sex Pistols, and their music incorporated elements of reggae, dub, and other genres. Their song "London Calling" is considered one of the greatest punk albums of all time.
The Dammed: release a single, "New Rose," in 1976. They were also one of the most experimental punk bands, incorporating elements of horror rock and psychedelic rock into their music. British punk rock had a profound impact on popular culture, and its influence can still be seen in music, fashion, and art today.
Hazel O'Connor: Was a Solo Artist who's Album Breaking Glass was taken from the Movie Of the Same Name "breaking glass" what I consider to be one of the great punk sound tracks of all time.
The Plot: The film depicts the rise and fall of Kate Crowley (Hazel O'Connor), an angry but creative young singer and songwriter. At the beginning of the film, she is discovered by Danny (Phil Daniels)