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Proto-punk bands, like all ‘proto’ genres, are by definition only identified retrospectively and generally share subversive and anti-establishment attitudes. Although punk rock was primarily a British phenomenon, there were several notable American punk bands and its musical roots lie more with these American bands than with British bands. The energy of pub rockers like Dr. Feelgood and Eddie ...

Source: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music, general editor Paul Du Noyer

OK, while rock music tells you that’s it’s not OK, but you can change it.’ Bono Styles Hard Rock Psychedelic Rock Prog Rock Glam Rock & Glitter Pub Rock Proto-Punk British Punk American Punk Arena Rock Melodic Rock Goth Rock Doom Metal Heavy Metal Speed & Thrash Metal Death Metal & Grindcore Madchester Alternative/Indie Rock Shoegazing US Underground & Garage ...

Source: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music, general editor Paul Du Noyer

band was formed in the summer of 1976 by guitarist Mick Jones (born Michael Geoffrey Jones, 26 June 1955) and bassist Paul Simonon (born 15 December 1955) after their proto-punk band, London SS, broke up. They Fought The Law They recruited guitarist Keith Levene and drummer Terry Chimes before luring singer/guitarist Joe Strummer (John Mellors, 1952–2002) from ...

Source: The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock, general editor Michael Heatley

UK charts in 1964 and made the US Top 10. Featuring Ray’s idiosyncratic vocal style, the metal-ish, high-volume record was truly distinguished by Dave’s fierce, distorted, proto-punk power chords – purportedly achieved by him sticking knitting needles into his amplifier – and wild, unrestrained solo, and the formula was repeated on ‘All Day And All ...

Source: The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock, general editor Michael Heatley

(Vocal/instrumental group, 1975–79) A proto-punk all-girl outfit put together by LA producer/svengali Kim Fowley, The Runaways were influenced by heavy metal and the glam rock of The Sweet and Suzi Quatro. Initially comprising Cherie Curie (vocals), Joan Jett (guitar), Lita Ford (guitar), Jackie Fox (bass) and Sandy West (drums), the band made five albums and went through several line-up ...

Source: The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock, general editor Michael Heatley

In pub rock the snare drum plays a pattern normally associated with the hi-hat or ride cymbals, accompanied by a punchy bassline. Introduction | Rock Styles & Forms | Proto-Punk | Rock ...

Source: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music, general editor Paul Du Noyer

Floyd’s soundtrack music for More was given an official release by EMI. Floyd’s contribution was recorded over a week – five sessions – in February 1969 and ranged from the proto-punk of ‘The Nile Song’ to the dreamy, drifting birdsong of ‘Cirrus Minor’. ‘Doing the music for films is a very challenging thing,’ Rick Wright told Top Pops And ...

Source: Pink Floyd Revealed, by Ian Shirley

Although they existed for just over two years and released only two albums, The Sex Pistols had more impact on the British music scene than any band since the 1960s. To the public they represented the face of punk. The Sex Pistols came together in London in 1975 under the aegis of Malcolm McLaren (born 22 January 1946) who was ...

Source: The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock, general editor Michael Heatley

‘King of the Surf Guitar’ Dick Dale was born Richard Monsour in Boston, Massachusetts in 1937. Dale learned to play drums, ukulele and trumpet before taking up the guitar, inspired by country music. His first break in music was winning an Elvis Presley soundalike contest. Dale began playing guitar in clubs, solo at first, but later ...

Source: Rock Guitar Heroes, consultant editor Rusty Cutchin

(Vocal/instrumental group, 1969–78, 1979–present) Purveyors of space rock since the late 1960s, Hawkwind were formed in the hippy community of London’s Ladbroke Grove. The band’s line-up has rarely remained stable for long but at the time of the surprise UK No. 3 ‘Silver Machine’ in 1972, the core members were ever-present founder Dave Brock (guitar, vocals), ...

Source: The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock, general editor Michael Heatley

(Vocals, b. 1947) One of the most significant figures of the 1970s, Iggy Pop (real name James Osterberg) was hailed as the godfather of punk. But when The Stooges called it a day in 1971, he was viewed as a spent force and it was only the persistence of David Bowie that led to The Stooges reconvening for ...

Source: The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock, general editor Michael Heatley

(Vocal group, 1968–72) Michigan’s loud and politically resolute MC5 – Rob Tyler (vocals), Wayne Kramer (guitar), Fred ‘Sonic’ Smith (guitar), Mike Davis (bass) and Dennis Thompson (drums) – were connected with The White Panthers. Riddled with slogan-ridden social comment, rude words and raw musical attack, their three albums may be seen to have pre-empted the more dogmatic punk ...

Source: The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock, general editor Michael Heatley

(Vocal/instrumental group, 1971–77, 2004–present) A trailblazing quintet whose energetic, shambolic style has been an enduring influence, the New York Dolls were formed in 1971 by David Johansen (vocals) and Johnny Thunders (guitar, died 1991), adding Sylvain Sylvain (guitar), Arthur Kane (bass, died 2004) and Billy Murcia (drums, died 1972 and replaced by Jerry Nolan ...

Source: The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock, general editor Michael Heatley

Unorthodox, uncompromising, Patti Smith was a seminal figure in the New York punk movement and has remained a touchstone for later generations of rock artists. Born on 30 December 1946, Smith was raised in southern New Jersey by her atheist father and Jehovah’s Witness mother. Leaving school at 16 she had brief, unsatisfying stints working in a ...

Source: The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock, general editor Michael Heatley

(Vocal/instrumental group, 1973–78, 1992–93, 2001–present) An art punk group formed in New York in 1973, Television originally included Richard Hell (bass), who later formed The Heartbreakers and The Voidoids, along with guitarists Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd, and Billy Ficca (drums). Hell soon left due to friction with Verlaine. Fred Smith, briefly a member ...

Source: The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock, general editor Michael Heatley
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