Hynde harmonized punk with rock, pop, and new wave, creating a unique sound with The Pretenders. Notable Achievements : Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.

Just as well, Richards isn’t the kind of guy to keep his thoughts to himself. He’s passed judgment on a few bands through the years, but one particular comment in 1977 was surprisingly harsh for an up ...

From CBGB to the LIE.. Just when you thought it was “so last summer,” the iconic punk rock/emo and hardcore scene is still moshing hard on Long Island. The Big Apple’s far east neighbor is ...

Billy Idol has reflected on punk rock’s early usage of the swastika, describing it as “performance art.” Idol has been a punk icon for the better part of 50 years, first coming to prominence ...

While Los Angeles bands like The Germs, The Go-Go’s, X, and Bad Religion drew the spotlight to Southern California’s punk rock scene, their iconic larger-than-life presence may have ...

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