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You Don’t Know Ivan Julian – Free Documentary on YouTube
You Don’t Know Ivan Julian, a documentary exploring one of the best guitarists of the early punk rock scene during 1970s.
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“False Truths” by Corker – Music Suggestion
Music review of “False Truths” by Corker. This is the debut album by the post-punk band band from Cincinnati, Ohio.
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New Music Video – “I’ll Be Seeing You” by Jughead’s Revenge
New music video by Jughead’s Revenge, “I’ll Be Seeing You,” will be released on Sept. 3rd. The video was produced by Weirdoughmationfilms.
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Bob Mould’s See a Little Light: The Trail of Rage and Melody – Book Suggestion
Bob Mould’s See a Little Light: The Trail of Rage and Melody, a beautiful punk rock story from the guitarist of Hüsker Dü.
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End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones – Found on YouTube
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones is a documentary revealing the full story of one of the most legendary punk rock bands.
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Ska-P at No Logo BZH in France – Show Review
Ska-P, a ska-punk band from Madrid, Spain, offers a unbelievable show to see. Here is my review from their concert at No Logo BZH.
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New EP “Vertigo” by The Great Lie – Music Suggestion
The Great Lie delivers a powerful and fierce EP called “Vertigo.” They are a punk rock band based out of Long Island, New York.
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Our Band Could Be Your Life by Michael Azerrad – Book Suggestion
Why you should read Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground, 1981-1991 is written by Michael Azerrad.
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New Single by Good Things – “It’s Like Losing Everything”
New Single “It’s Like Losing Everything” by New York punk band Good Things. Song written by Cameron Sacchet.
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Six Books on the Ramones You Should Check Out
Here is a list of six books on the Ramones you should check out if you consider yourself a fan of the band.
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Punk Rock T-Shirts for Your Wardrobe
Fill out your wardrobe with these punk rock t-shirts found online. Dead Kennedys, Sex Pistols, the Ramones, and more.
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Fugazi Live at Hamburg 1999 – As Seen on YouTube
Performance of Fugazi Live in Germany. One of the most important and influential punk rock bands from the late 1980s.
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Punk Rock Charities to Give A Damn About
Charities and organizations doing charitable work in the name of punk rock. Information on how you can help and donate to their cause.
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Dug This Quote by Steve Jones in Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol
This quote by Steve Jones in Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol taught me bad things lead to good things.
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Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol by Steve Jones – Book Suggestion
Thoughts on the book Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol by guitarist Steve Jones. One of the best guitarists in punk rock history.
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Caswell the Mighty – Check Out This Band
Caswell the Mighty is a punk rock band from Sarasota, Florida rolling out new tunes, videos, and more.
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Opinion: Art Speaks
Art can be a powerful thing. As riots and protests rock the world, we often forget the art which is inspired by the outrage and unrest.
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American Hardcore – Documentary Free on YouTube
The 1980s American Hardcore movement included the rise of bands like Minor Threat and Black Flag who spread their message like a contagion.
Read onOne Year Down, Many More to Go
Thanks to everyone who has take a moment to read a piece from punkrock.blog. First year down, many more to go.
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15 Quotes From Dee Dee Ramone To Live By
Quotes from Dee Dee Ramone’s Lobotomy that inspired me.
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Tranny by Laura Jane Grace – Book Recommendation
Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock’s Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout by Laura Jane Grace, a punk rock story about gender dysphoria.
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Dee Dee Ramone’s Lobotomy – Book Suggestion
Check out the crazy life of Dee Dee Ramone in Lobotomy: Surviving the Ramones. A must-read for any punk rock fan.
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Before There Was Rancid, There Was Operation Ivy
Get the facts about Operation Ivy and how the band led to Rancid, one of the most successful bands in Punk Rock history.
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Three Songs Off Operation Ivy’s EP “Hectic” You Gotta Appreciate
Three songs by Operation Ivy you should hear, love, and appreciate. Operation Ivy is a Ska-Punk band from Berkeley, California.
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A Band Called Death – Documentary to Watch
The Band Called Death is one of the best stories in punk rock history. Watch it to see how a band of brothers created punk before punk.
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Dië Spanglë, a Punk Rock Band, in St. Just, England
The tale about the night I saw Dië Spanglë, a punk rock band from Cornwall, in the Town Hall of St. Just, England.
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Stiv: No Compromise No Regrets – Documentary to Watch
Stiv: No Compromises No Regrets explores the life and times of one of punk rock’s best lead singers.
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Who, What, When, Where, and Why of Max’s Kansas City
Max’s Kansas City, Mickey, & Punk Rock Max’s Kansas City is another establishment in a long line of environments claimed to have given birth to punk rock. Raised in the late 1960s and filled with the top creative influencers of the era, Max’s Kansas City was a restaurant turned art scene hangout become venue. Its location was perfect for the who’s who of the art world to frolic, thrive, and misbehave. In its final years, it would be one of the top venues in New York City to see some of the most talented musicians the world has ever seen…
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The Story of Ska-Punk, a Love Story
Ska-punk explained! This sub-genre is a fusion of Jamaican ska music and punk rock. Discover its history and hear some examples.
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10 of the Best Punk Rock Books I’ve Read (so far)
Evolving list of the best punk rock books created today. From Dee Dee Ramone’s Lobotomy Lobotomy to Please Kill Me. Read them all.
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Before 1976 Revisited: How Punk Became Punk by Thrash Theory is Free on YouTube
Before 1976 Revisited: How Punk Became Punk, a YouTube video worth watching for those eager to see who influenced early punk rock pioneers.
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Punk Rock Museum to Offer Guided Tours by Don Bolles, Chris DeMakes, Greg Hetson, & More
On April 1, 2023 the Punk Rock Museum will host guided tours for punk rock fans. The tours will be given by punk rock musicians.
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Filmage: The Story of Descendents/ALL – Documentary to Watch
Discover the history of the Descendents/ALL in Filmage, a fun ride almost as cool as the band it features.
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Panthervision’s Now in 3-D – Music Suggestion
Panthervision’s Now in 3-D is their debut album and released on January 16, 2023. A great pop punk album to check out.
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Three Reasons to Read Too Old to Die Young by Peter Jones – Book Recommendation
Peter Jones’ memoir Too Old to Die Young shares the wild journey of one of Ireland’s oldest punk rock bands, Paranoid Visions.
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Against Me! – Reinventing Axl Rose Live on YouTube
Reinventing Axl Rose, released March 5, 2002 is an album by the band Against me! and you can watch the band perform it live on YouTube.
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Punk’s Not Dead Directed by Susan Dynner – Documentary to Watch
Punk’s Not Dead documentary features interviews from the Ramones, Sex Pistols, Ian MacKaye, Henry Rollins, and more.
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Punk in London ft. The Clash, Chelsea, The Jam, & More – Documentary to Watch
Punk in London is a documentary featuring the punk rock scene during the late 1970s. Viewers can see bands like The Clash, The Jam, and more.
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Punk Rock Vinyl Available for Record Store Day 2023
The punk rock album exclusives for Record Store Day 2023 happening on April 22, 2023. The Ramones, OFF!, and more.
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My Damage by Keith Morris Lead Singer of Circle Jerks, Black Flag, & OFF! – Book Recommendation
The reasons why you should read My Damage by Keith Morris, lead singer for the Circle Jerks, Black Flag, and OFF!
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Buzzcocks’ Love Bites is for Punk Rock Lovers – Music Suggestion
Review & love for Buzzcocks’ Love Bites. The album was released on September 22, 1978 and it’s perfect for punk rock lovers.
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Moby’s Punk Rock Vegan Movie is Free on YouTube
Moby’s Punk Rock Vegan Movie features legendary artists from the punk rock genre while pointing out the importance of going vegan.
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Finding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. From Bad Brains – Book Recommendation
Finding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. from Bad Brains is a interesting read for fans of the punk rock band.
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Meryl Streek’s 796 – Music Suggestion
Thoughts on Meryl Streek’s debut album 796, a powerful start for the punk rocker. The album was released on November 4, 2022.
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Hammered Hulls at The Earl in Atlanta, Georgia – Music Venue
The Ear offers a fiery experience for punk rockers. The venue is located in East Atlanta Village in the state of Georgia.
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Human Coward Coyote by Atlanta Punk Rock Band Nag – Music Suggestion
The new album Human Coward Coyote by Nag, an Atlanta-based punk rock band, holds the sound of futuristic demise with the speed of punk.
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Night at Drkmttr Collective in Nashville, TN – Music Venue
Drkmttr Collective is a venue in Nashville, TN where one can find some of the best punk, indie, & hardcore bands performing live.
Read onOpinion: You Are Priceless
Don’t ever let a single person in the world determine your worth. Not a parent, loved one, or friend. You are priceless.
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Dee Dee Ramone’s Chelsea Horror Hotel: A Novel – Book Recommendation
Horror novel written by Dee Dee Ramone, the bass player of the classic punk rock band, the Ramones.
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New Album Drop: Egoista’s Having Fun Is The Gateway Drug
Egoista’s latest album, Having Fun is the Gateway Drug, is a blast of contagious fun from beginning to end.
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Four New York Dolls Documentaries You Should Watch
For fans of the New York Dolls, you should watch these four documentaries that reveal both the good and the bad of the legendary band.
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Looking for Johnny: The Legend of Johnny Thunders – Documentary to Watch
The life and times of Johnny Thunders is revealed in the documentary Looking for Johnny: The Legend of Johnny Thunders.
Read onFive Reasons to Read Commando: The Autobiography of Johnny Ramone – Book Suggestion
Commando: The Autobiography of Johnny Ramone is a fast, fun read the reveals major events of his life, and the history of the Ramones.
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All Dolled Up: A New York Dolls Story – Documentary to Watch
All Dolled Up: A New York Dolls Story is one of the best documentaries about the band that influenced the early punk rock scene in New York.
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The Hard Stuff: Dope, Crime, the MC5, and My Life of Impossibilities by Wayne Kramer – Book Recommendation
Thoughts on Wayne Kramer’s, guitarist of the MC5, honest autobiography, The Hard Stuff: Dope, Crime, the MC5, and My Life of Impossibilities.
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New York Doll – Documentary to Watch
Film focusing on Arthur “Killer” Kane, bass player to the New York Dolls. An important band that influenced the early punk rock scene.
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We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen – Documentary to Watch
Free documentary on YouTube about San Pedro punk rock band the Minutemen. Check it out and discover one of the best punk rock bands around.
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One of the Best 1970s Punk Rock Band You’ve Never Heard (Maybe) – The Senders
Brief bio on The Senders, one of the best punk rock bands formed in the 1970s you might not have heard of.
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Gimme Danger: the Story of the Stooges – Documentary to Watch
Made as a love letter to the Stooges, Gimme Danger: the Story of the Stooges, a punk rock documentary, is worth your time.
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Punk Avenue: Inside the New York City Underground, 1972-1982 by Phil Marcade – Book Recommendation
Live the punk rock scene through the eyes of Phil Marcade in his book Punk Avenue: Inside the New York City Underground, 1972-82.
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A Very Punk Rock Thanksgiving
Check out this story about Phil Marcade and wife Risé spending Thanksgiving at the home of Johnny Thunder’s mother.
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Clockwork Orange County: The Rise of West Coast Punk Rock! – Documentary to Watch
The documentary Clockwork Orange County is legit. Features interviews from Keith Morris, Henry Rollins, and more.
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Danny Says – Documentary to Watch
One of the most influential men behind the curtain of punk rock final gets the spotlight with Danny Says, a punk rock documentary.
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Punk Revolution NYC: The Velvet Underground, the New York Dolls and CBGB’s Set – Documentary to Watch
Check out the documentary Punk Revolution NYC: The Velvet Underground, the New York Dolls and CBGB’s Set.
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Who, What, When, Where, & Why of CBGB & OMFUG
Details on one of the greatest venues in the history of punk rock – CBGB & OMFUG.
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Please Kill Me: An Uncensored Oral History of Punk – Book Recommendation
See why you need to read Please Kill Me: An Uncensored Oral History of Punk.
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Thirteen 1970s Punk Rock Bands That Formed in New York You Should Know
The influential 1970s punk rock bands that formed in New York and helped start a music revolution. The Ramones, Television, and more.
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Coal to Diamonds by Beth Ditto with Michelle Tea – Book Recommendation
Coal to Diamonds: A Memoir by Beth Ditto, leader singer of Gossip, is honest and inspiring. A must-read for punk rockers.
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Three 1960s Rock Bands You Should Know If You Call Yourself a Punk Rock Fan
Punk rock’s story begins in the 1960s. Check out the three bands that led the charge, and the characters who supported them.
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The Replacements’ EP Stink! – Music Suggestion
Check out why I think the EP Stink! is an impressive piece to the Replacements’ catalog.
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You Need to Check Out Stiff Little Fingers’ Inflammable Material – Music Suggestion
Appreciation post about Stiff Little Fingers’ debut album, Inflammable Material. Stiff Little Fingers is a band from Belfast, Ireland.
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Opinion: Decisions for Yourself Need to Make Sense to One Person
Any decision you make in life needs to make sense to you, and you alone.
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Story Time: Poop Bags in the Pocket
See how my dream of having a better life helped me get through one of my saddest moments. Always remember, you are powerful & you are worth it.
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Opinion: One Rule About Being in a Toxic Work Environment
My personal advise when you find yourself in a toxic work environment.
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Opinion: The Best You Starts with One Brushstroke
Never rush a masterpiece, including yourself. Take your time and concentrate on a single act each day that will push you towards the best you.
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Inspiration for the Tired
Some kind words to those working hard to better their lives or current situation. I’ve been there. Keep pushing, keep going!
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Let’s Get It
I started a blog all about my love for punk rock and yoga. Hopefully, you gain inspiration from my journey & inner-peace through my classes.
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