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Pop music 1970 - onwards

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Punk

Late 1970s onward

Punk music was raw, abrasive and fast. Distorted guitars were played wildly and the lyrics were often designed to shock.

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British punk was represented by The Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Buzzcocks - New York punk by Blondie, The Ramones and Talking Heads.

Recent years have seen a revival of American punk with bands such as Blink 182 and Green Day.

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