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Most protopunkers are [[rock and roll]] performers of the [[1960s]] and early-[[1970s]], though some earlier performers have been cited. [[Garage rock]] in general has been cited as quite influential in the development of punk rock. Many such garage rock artists can be found on the ''Nuggets'' compilations. |
Most protopunkers are [[rock and roll]] performers of the [[1960s]] and early-[[1970s]], though some earlier performers have been cited. [[Garage rock]] in general has been cited as quite influential in the development of punk rock. Many such garage rock artists can be found on the ''Nuggets'' compilations. |
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Protopunk has proven difficult to define, and many widely different groups have been so dubbed. "Saicos" was a peruvian band formed in 1964. They are considered as the first protopunk band in the world. Demolición (Demolition) was a big hit in Perú. Most had a certain attitude or appearance seen as important, as opposed to any specific musical tendencies. Significant examples include [[Eddie Cochran]] (frequently called the "godfather of punk", [[Lou Reed]] (often called the "Father of Punk") and the [[Velvet Underground]], [[The Fugs]], [[Iggy Pop]] (commonly nicknamed the "Godfather of Punk" and claimed as influential by many early punk artists) and his band [[the Stooges]], as well as [[the Who]] and [[the Kinks]] (both bands often share influencing such groups as [[the Ramones]] and [[the Clash]]), [[the Sonics]], [[Alice Cooper]], the [[MC5]], [[Blue Öyster Cult]], [[the Monks]], [[Rocket from the Tombs]], [[David Bowie]], [[the Modern Lovers]], [[Electric Eels (band)|electric eels]], [[Doctors of Madness]], [[T. Rex (band)|T. Rex]], [[Link Wray]], the [[New York Dolls]], and to an extent, [[Frank Zappa]] and [[the Mothers of Invention]]. Also important is [[Patti Smith]], who is sometimes called the "Godmother of Punk." |
Protopunk has proven difficult to define, and many widely different groups have been so dubbed. "Saicos" was a peruvian band formed in 1964. They are considered as the first protopunk band in the world. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ypoFJCQwBU Demolición] (Demolition) was a big hit in Perú. Most had a certain attitude or appearance seen as important, as opposed to any specific musical tendencies. Significant examples include [[Eddie Cochran]] (frequently called the "godfather of punk", [[Lou Reed]] (often called the "Father of Punk") and the [[Velvet Underground]], [[The Fugs]], [[Iggy Pop]] (commonly nicknamed the "Godfather of Punk" and claimed as influential by many early punk artists) and his band [[the Stooges]], as well as [[the Who]] and [[the Kinks]] (both bands often share influencing such groups as [[the Ramones]] and [[the Clash]]), [[the Sonics]], [[Alice Cooper]], the [[MC5]], [[Blue Öyster Cult]], [[the Monks]], [[Rocket from the Tombs]], [[David Bowie]], [[the Modern Lovers]], [[Electric Eels (band)|electric eels]], [[Doctors of Madness]], [[T. Rex (band)|T. Rex]], [[Link Wray]], the [[New York Dolls]], and to an extent, [[Frank Zappa]] and [[the Mothers of Invention]]. Also important is [[Patti Smith]], who is sometimes called the "Godmother of Punk." |
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Some protopunk bands also fall into the categories of [[glam rock]] or [[Pub rock (UK)|UK pub rock]]. |
Some protopunk bands also fall into the categories of [[glam rock]] or [[Pub rock (UK)|UK pub rock]]. |
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Revision as of 23:53, 13 April 2007
Protopunk is a term used to describe a number of performers who were important precursors of punk rock, or who have been cited by early punk rockers as influential. Often, protopunk bands were not considered punk themselves.
Most protopunkers are rock and roll performers of the 1960s and early-1970s, though some earlier performers have been cited. Garage rock in general has been cited as quite influential in the development of punk rock. Many such garage rock artists can be found on the Nuggets compilations.
Protopunk has proven difficult to define, and many widely different groups have been so dubbed. "Saicos" was a peruvian band formed in 1964. They are considered as the first protopunk band in the world. Demolición (Demolition) was a big hit in Perú. Most had a certain attitude or appearance seen as important, as opposed to any specific musical tendencies. Significant examples include Eddie Cochran (frequently called the "godfather of punk", Lou Reed (often called the "Father of Punk") and the Velvet Underground, The Fugs, Iggy Pop (commonly nicknamed the "Godfather of Punk" and claimed as influential by many early punk artists) and his band the Stooges, as well as the Who and the Kinks (both bands often share influencing such groups as the Ramones and the Clash), the Sonics, Alice Cooper, the MC5, Blue Öyster Cult, the Monks, Rocket from the Tombs, David Bowie, the Modern Lovers, electric eels, Doctors of Madness, T. Rex, Link Wray, the New York Dolls, and to an extent, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. Also important is Patti Smith, who is sometimes called the "Godmother of Punk."
Some protopunk bands also fall into the categories of glam rock or UK pub rock.
Remarkably, both Pere Ubu and Suicide (and to a lesser extent Television) have been classified as protopunk and post-punk, but both bands' unusual, experimental qualities have rarely seen them classified as "textbook" punk.
The Monks have also been described as a protopunk band. Their album Black Monk Time(1966) had vocal delivery that was strangled, wailing and frantic, contrasted to deep chanting. The band also utilised a great deal of guitar feedback and dissonance.
Protopunk, combined with garage rock, hard-edged New Wave and the garage rock revival, helped lead the way to the modern garage punk movement.