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Music History 

Punk Crock: How We Have the History of Punk All Wrong

December 20, 2015December 19, 2015 Alan Cross 3 Comments CBGB, Patti Smith, Punk Rock, Ramones, Television

I just missed the original punk rock explosion of the 1970s, so my experience with what actually happened is somewhat

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Because You’re a Good Parent, You’ll Want to Buy This Punk Rock Book for Your Kid

October 8, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Kids' Books, Parenting, Punk Rock

I don’t have kids but if I did, I’d spend an awful lot of time teaching them about music. Why

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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 727: Why Punk Happened

September 25, 2015March 23, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Clash, Dead Kennedys, Punk, Punk Rock, Ramones, Sex Pistols

For the casual observer, punk seemed to explode everywhere at once in about 1977. In the days before the Internet,

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Here’s the Latest Ongoing History of New Music Animated Feature

August 9, 2015August 8, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Dwarves, Punk Rock, Spongebob

What does punk rock have to do with Spongebob? More than you might think. Check out this latest Ongoing History

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Music News 

It Doesn’t Get More Punk Than This. I Think.

March 27, 2015March 26, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Gerson Govea, NPR, Punk Rock, Radio Ambulante, Radiolab

Here’s a program from NPR that deals with Cuban punk rockers who deliberately infected themselves with AIDS so they could

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Music History 

A Great Historical Study: Home Movies of London Punks, 1978-81

February 20, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1977, 1978, Documentary, Home Movies, London, Punk Rock

So what was it like to be a punk in London at the end of the explosion that saw the

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Recommended Music 

This Still Might Be the Best Punk Rock Christmas Record of All Time

December 17, 2014December 17, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Boys, Christmas, Cover Versions, Punk Rock, Yobs

Come with me back to 1980 for The Yobs’ Christmas. Just be aware that we’re dealing with some NSFW-ish-ness here.

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Music History 

Trailer for a New Documentary on the Record Collections of Famous Punks

November 12, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Punk Rock, Record Collecting

Love the title of this doc. Get more background at Consequence of Sound.  

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Movies 

What Are the Best Punk Rock Movies of All Time?

August 8, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Punk Rock

This top 10 list from OC Weekly in California and uses a fairly liberal definition of “punk” when applied to

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WTF? 

Punk Rock Starter Kit

July 19, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Etsy, Fashion, Punk Rock

Diffuser.com found this on Etsy.  I sure its creators has good intentions, but jeezus…

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Music History 

Why Punk Rock Will Not Die

July 17, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Punk Rock

With the passing of  Tommy Ramone, the last original member of the Ramones, last week, thoughts have turned to the

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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