Fast, loud and indifferent to all conventions: punk bands blew away the musical establishment in the mid-1970s. With a handful of chords and a big dose of anger and energy, they changed pop culture forever. Which punk band deserves first place? Cast your vote right away!
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The Clash
Nicknamed 'The Only Band That Matters' thanks to their revolutionary mix of punk, reggae, funk and sharp political lyrics.
Ramones
In 1976 in New York, they laid the foundation for the entire punk genre with lightning-fast two-minute songs and leather jackets.
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Sex Pistols
Sparked an unprecedented social uproar in England in 1977 with Never Mind the Bollocks and God Save the Queen.
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Dead Kennedys
Known for their blistering hardcore punk, biting political satire and Jello Biafra's distinctive vocals.
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Bad Religion
Wove melodic vocal harmonies together with intellectual, critical lyrics and influenced the later pop-punk wave of the 1990s.
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Black Flag
Pioneers of American hardcore punk who earned a legendary cult status with a relentless touring schedule and raw guitar parts.
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The Stooges
Led by the wild Iggy Pop, the band is regarded with albums like Raw Power as the ultimate forefather of the punk movement.
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Minor Threat
Active for only a few years, but stood at the cradle of the straight-edge movement and the fast hardcore punk of Washington D.C.
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Buzzcocks
Combined the raw speed of punk with irresistible pop hooks and witty romantic lyrics.
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Social Distortion
Added rockabilly and country influences to their punk sound from 1978 onward, led by Mike Ness's distinctive voice.
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