Punk Rock; an aggressive form of rock music in the 70s, rose a fire in America by isolating a great variety of the population. This impact was started by anguished youths who were reacting to the Cold War and the economic downfall of the United States. During this period, punk rock affected America by creating a vulgar and offensive way for youth to express themselves.
Punk Rock was at its peak in the middle to late 70s, and it began partly as a reaction towards their surroundings. It is a subculture that can be characterised as being resistant and artistic. Originally, the punk aesthetic derived from the style of garage rock, with the perception that those who rehearsed in a garage were often made of amateurs. Punk artists focused more on the artistic imagination rather than the technical portion, aiming to put on a performance for their fans. The style of music can be vulgar and offensive, which “...early punk rockers tried to shock people with…” by bringing an “...angry, rebellious attitude to their music” (“Punk
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For instance, it struck a high point in 1976 to 1979, when it became most evident in Britain and America. (“Punk Rock: So what?”). “Punk is not really a style of music. It was more like a state of mind” said by Mike Watt. Those involved in the Punk Rock community were often angry. They were displeased by the government resulting in bands opening “...up the vista of opportunity to express the musical language of a new generation” (Jacob & Leah), often consisting of more aggressive music. Known as a low-income environment, this affected the way performances were held, styles depicted, and how music was made. Their aggravation towards society was displayed through their clothing, which ranged from destructed to vulgar statement pieces. The Punk Rockers were borderline goth, but had more color and exotic