Summary:
The book is a compilation of firsthand accounts from musicians, artists, and scenesters who shaped the punk movement in the 1970s and 1980s, detailing its raw beginnings, cultural impact, and notorious exploits. It stitches together interviews and anecdotes to form a narrative that captures the rebellious spirit, music, and turbulent lives of punk's key figures and followers.
Key points:
1. Punk as Rebellion: The book portrays punk as a counter-culture movement, rebelling against societal norms, politics, and mainstream music.
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