The received wisdom on punk, I that explosion of energy in mid1970s rock, goes basically like this: Post--I960s rockers had become bloated and pretentious--so-called progressive bands like Yes and Emerson, Lake find Palmer, who flailed away at pastiches they called "suites" or badly...

Designers are reviving punk rock style during the women's wear spring 2000 shows here, offering versions ranging from a pretty but rough-edged homage, to a collection that is polished and well- mannered enough for lunch at the Ritz. The first designer label to...

If punk rock outlived its usefulness in 1978, post-punk effectively unplugged in 1984, and hardcore punk expired when Minor Threat released grave maker “Salad Days” in 1985 (although it was recorded in 1983), how is it possible that Pissed Jeans, who identify themselves as a...

Here's something Madonna can really celebrate: a nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Madge joins heartland rocker John Mellencamp, the puckish rappers Beastie Boys and premier dance acts Donna Summer and Chic among the nine nominees for the hall. The five leading vote-getters...

This essay is simply about the history of Punk music in America.