Punk | Vibepedia

Punk is a genre of music characterized by its fast-paced, high-energy sound and anti-establishment lyrics. Emerging in the mid-1970s, punk was heavily influenced by [[garage-rock|garage rock]] and [[proto-punk|proto-punk]] bands like [[the-stooges|The Stooges]] and [[new-york-dolls|New York Dolls]]. The punk movement was also shaped by the [[sex-pistols|Sex Pistols]], [[the-clash|The Clash]], and [[the-ramones|The Ramones]], who are often credited with popularizing the genre. Punk's influence can be seen in various sub-genres, including [[hardcore-punk|hardcore punk]], [[post-punk|post-punk]], and [[pop-punk|pop punk]].