Punk Rock: Influence Of Mainstream Music In New York

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Punk rock was not as mainstream immediate impact of music like London, but had a lasting influence. The New York scene was very diverse with the spirit of reinvention of punk rock music. The music playground for punk rock was located in the Bowery, on the lower East Side of Manhattan. New York also had many music venues that help establish the genres. The location and struggle in New York were heard and felt from the lyric of many punk rock groups. The anger and desperation in New York were able to fuel the rage of realistic emotions. Many people were struggling financially and did not have the same issues as many mainstream music at that time. The music reflects people fight for personal space in the city and peace of mind from the