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Music which predated the punk movement and subculture
Proto-punk (or protopunk) is music that foreshadowed the punk rock genre and sensibilities of the punk movement, particularly rock music artists during
Proto-punk
American rock band
wrote that David "pushed the group in a hard-rock direction that presaged punk, and while this certainly didn't help them find a following in the mid-70s
Death_(proto-punk_band)
This is a list of notable proto-punk artists and bands. Brackett, David (2000). Interpreting Popular Music. University of California Press. p. 164. ISBN 9780520225411
List_of_proto-punk_bands
Genre of rock music
and devotees during the 1980s. The style has also been referred to as "proto-punk", or, in certain instances, "frat rock". In the early to mid-1980s, several
Garage_rock
peace punk bands are also anarcho-punk bands. Proto-punk (or protopunk) is music that foreshadowed the punk rock genre and sensibilities of the punk movement
Punk_rock_subgenres
1970s music scene in Ohio, US
Cleveland punk was a proto-punk and punk rock music scene in Cleveland, Ohio, during the 1970s. Its early bands included Mirrors, Electric Eels, the Styrenes
Cleveland_punk
Music genre
early proto-punk band that bridged the beat generation with rock and roll. They were followed by the Velvet Underground and hippie proto-punk David Peel
Punk_rock
1967 song by the Velvet Underground
Harlem. In various reviews, it is described as "tough garage rock", "proto-punk classic", and "one of the all-time classic rock songs", with renditions
I'm_Waiting_for_the_Man
American rock musician (born 1947)
and actor who was the lead vocalist of the proto-punk band the Stooges. Regarded as the "Godfather of Punk", he is noted for his outrageous and unpredictable
Iggy_Pop
American proto-punk band
American three-piece proto-punk band formed in Lansing, Michigan, in 1968. They are noted for presaging the energy and sound of the later punk and hardcore genres
The_Dogs_(American_punk_band)
March 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2022. The following cite the album as "proto-punk": Hann, Michael (August 10, 2011). "My favourite album: The Modern Lovers
List of 1970s albums considered the best
List_of_1970s_albums_considered_the_best
Style of rhythm and blues music
Ramone, and Chris Stein were doo-wop fans, as were many other Jewish punks and proto-punks. Reed recorded his first lead vocals in 1962 on two doo-wop songs
Doo-wop
American rock band
Heavy Metal and Punk. University of California Press. p. 75. alice cooper proto-punk. Wheeler, Axel. "ALICE COOPER precursor to punk rock". Perfect Sound
Alice_Cooper_(band)
1977 studio album by Iggy Pop
between James Brown and Kraftwerk", The Idiot marks a departure from the proto-punk of the Stooges to a more subdued, mechanical sound with electronic overtones
The_Idiot_(album)
1969 debut album by the Stooges
released on August 5, 1969, by Elektra Records. Considered a landmark proto-punk release, the album peaked at number 106 on the US Billboard Top 200 Albums
The_Stooges_(album)
American band
and a second vocalist, Stephen Barth. The band drew inspiration from proto-punk artists like the Velvet Underground and the Stooges, as well as avant-garde
Jack_Ruby_(band)
Aggressive and fast subgenre of punk rock
was also inspired by Washington, D.C., and New York punk rock and early proto-punk. Hardcore punk generally eschews commercialism, the established music
Hardcore_punk
Overview of punk rock in the U.S. state of California
combined elements of glam rock, hard rock, and proto-punk rock. The group would become one of the first punk or punk-adjacent bands anywhere to release recordings
Punk_rock_in_California
American actress
David Bowie. [citation needed] Foxe was married to David Johansen of the proto-punk band New York Dolls and Steven Tyler of the hard rock band Aerosmith.
Cyrinda_Foxe
1973 single by Iggy and the Stooges
VH1. The song has also been characterized as garage rock, glam rock, proto-punk and hard rock. In a song review for AllMusic, Bill Janovitz commented
Search and Destroy (The Stooges song)
Search_and_Destroy_(The_Stooges_song)
1977 studio album by Iggy Pop
arrangements, including for "Sixteen". This resulted in a hard rock and proto-punk sound more akin to his older style with the band the Stooges. Pop would
Lust for Life (Iggy Pop album)
Lust_for_Life_(Iggy_Pop_album)
Fusion genre melding punk rock and glam rock
Glam punk is a subgenre of rock music that began in the early to mid-1970s and incorporates elements of proto-punk and glam rock. The genre was pioneered
Glam_punk
1972 studio album by David Bowie
concept was developed after the songs were recorded. The glam rock and proto-punk musical styles were influenced by Marc Bolan, Iggy Pop and the Velvet
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
The_Rise_and_Fall_of_Ziggy_Stardust_and_the_Spiders_from_Mars
1966 single by Love
originally a slower, folkier song, but developed into a garage rock and proto-punk song as the band experimented with it in the studio. The song's recording
7_and_7_Is
American rock band
realism of post-beat literature". AllMusic called the band "the first proto-punk group" for their "boundary-shattering lyrical content, their use of feedback
The_Velvet_Underground
1964 studio album by the Kinks
March 2011. Consequence of Sound listed the album as a key example of proto-punk, observing "lean aggression" and a "jolting", "in-your-face" approach
Kinks_(album)
Experimental punk rock genre
Styrenes, Electric Eels, and Pere Ubu would form, blending garage rock and proto-punk with avant-garde experimentation. Additionally, Oklahoma band Debris'
Art_punk
American rock group
the Stooges, and is now sometimes classified as "proto-punk". It pointed the way towards much of the punk rock, new wave, alternative and indie rock music
The_Modern_Lovers
1973 studio album by Iggy and the Stooges
commemorate its fiftieth anniversary. Raw Power has often been classified as a proto-punk or garage rock album. According to Brett Callwood, it abandoned the "groove-ridden
Raw_Power
American punk rock band (1967–2016)
saxophonist Steve Mackay. The Stooges are widely regarded as a seminal proto-punk act. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010
The_Stooges
American rock music band of the 1960s and 1970s
Incorporated. p. 63. ISBN 978-0-9759787-0-2. Folgar, Abel. "Top Twenty Proto-Punk Bands: An Incomplete List". Broward Palm Beach New Times. Retrieved August
Flamin'_Groovies
Music genre
drew heavily from 1960s garage rock, stripped-down 1970s punk rock, and Detroit proto-punk; it also often incorporated numerous other styles into their
Garage_punk_(fusion_genre)
American proto-punk band
The Neon Boys were a short lived New York City proto-punk band, composed of Tom Verlaine, Richard Hell and Billy Ficca. The trio later went on to form
Neon_Boys
1974 studio album by David Bowie
it as "wonderfully dark proto-punk", while the music journalist C. M. Crockford says it is "the goofy, abrasive place where punk and art-rock meet, dance
Diamond_Dogs
Fusion of folk music and punk rock
Bob Dylan would birth other early precursors to folk punk which included underground proto-punk artists like David Peel, the Godz, the Holy Modal Rounders
Folk_punk
1969 live album by MC5
time." In 2024, Ultimate Guitar called the album one of the greatest proto-punk albums. Staff writer Greg Prato wrote: "Few rockers have ever been bold
Kick_Out_the_Jams
English rock band
progressive rock and psychedelic rock. They are regarded as an influential proto-punk band. Their lyrics often cover themes of urban life and science fiction
Hawkwind
1973 studio album by New York Dolls
website's senior editor – claims that New York Dolls is a more quintessential proto-punk album than any of the Stooges' releases because of how it "plunders history
New_York_Dolls_(album)
American proto-punk rock band
Styrenes are an American proto-punk rock band, formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1975 by former members of other Cleveland punk bands, the electric eels and
The_Styrenes
English rock band
Way of Life (1967) and the Mod Section (1968) and went on to form the proto-punk band Crushed Butler in 1969 with drummer Darryl Read and bassist Allen
The_Gorillas
Punk rock music created by Latino
many aspects of other proto-punk bands such as the Yardbirds. The Saicos were predecessors to some of the most influential proto-punk bands in the U.S.,
Latino_punk
1965 single by the Who
maint: deprecated archival service (link) Spice, Anton (31 August 2016). "Proto-punk: 10 Records That Paved the Way for '76". The Vinyl Factory. Retrieved
My_Generation
1973 studio album by David Bowie
appease his record label, it is a covers album, featuring glam rock and proto-punk versions of songs by 1960s bands who were influential on Bowie as a teenager
Pin_Ups
1975 studio album by Neu!
including John Lydon of the Sex Pistols, and is considered an example of proto-punk.[citation needed] David Bowie also alluded to the track with the title
Neu!_'75
1973 studio album by Neu!
Rother's layered guitars. Pitchfork described the album as featuring a proto-punk sound, while Fact labeled it "spartan psych-rock set to power-driven drum
Neu!_2
1976 studio album by the Modern Lovers
emotional confessions makes The Modern Lovers one of the most startling proto-punk records—it strips rock & roll to its core and establishes the rock tradition
The_Modern_Lovers_(album)
American musician (born 1974)
also contained more Dylan records than his own. Her influences include proto-punk bands such as the MC5 and the Stooges, the blues musicians Son House,
Meg_White
English musician (1959–2023)
was an English punk rock and heavy metal bass guitarist and singer. He began his career in 1977, as a bassist for the Australian proto punk garage band the
Algy_Ward
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1951)
and guitarist. In 1970, he founded the Modern Lovers, an influential proto-punk band. Since the mid-1970s, Richman has worked either solo or with low-key
Jonathan_Richman
American rock band
experimentation. Their arrangements alternated between acoustic street chants, proto-punk garage rock, and collage-like spoken-word performances incorporating poetry
The_Fugs
English musician (born 1944)
and songwriter who was a central figure in the English psychedelic and proto-punk movement. He was a member of the Pretty Things from 1967 to 1969, and
Twink_(musician)
American rock band
best when playing for a receptive audience. Containing such songs as the proto-punk classics "Kick Out the Jams" and "Rocket Reducer No. 62 (Rama Lama Fa
MC5
1967 studio album by the Velvet Underground and Nico
has generally been described by writers as art rock, experimental rock, proto-punk, psychedelic rock, and avant-pop. Much of the album's sound was conceived
The_Velvet_Underground_&_Nico
American drummer
Imaginos trilogy, The Mutant Reformation. Bouchard joined the reunited proto-punk band The Dictators, featuring original members Ross the Boss and Andy
Albert_Bouchard
British rock band
According to 2008's Pretty Vacant: A History of UK Punk, the band "was, in many ways, Britain's first proto-punk band." Band members went on to form Darryl Read's
Crushed_Butler
1973 single by New York Dolls
but has since been hailed by music critics as an anthemic glam rock and proto-punk song. In 2009, the band recorded a reggae-styled remake of the song for
Trash_(New_York_Dolls_song)
1969 single by the Stooges
4, 2024). "Top 30 Punk Rock Songs". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved November 8, 2024. Soulsby, Nick (August 31, 2016). "Proto-punk: 10 records that paved
I_Wanna_Be_Your_Dog
American singer (1938–2016)
vocalist and visual artist, primarily known for his work with the electronic proto-punk duo Suicide. Alan Bermowitz was raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Until
Alan_Vega
1974 single by David Bowie
the glam rock movement that he had helped initiate, as well as being a proto-punk track. Two versions of the song were recorded: the well-known UK single
Rebel_Rebel
1976 single by the Modern Lovers
song is considered a rock and roll standard, a garage band classic and a proto-punk anthem. Later in 1972, the group recorded two more versions with Kim Fowley
Roadrunner (Jonathan Richman song)
Roadrunner_(Jonathan_Richman_song)
1965 single by the Strangeloves
version also peaked at No. 81 in Australia. The Count Bishops, a British proto punk and pub-rock band, released their version of "I Want Candy" on independent
I_Want_Candy
2015 compilation album
and "I Need Your Lovin'" is by Ronnie D, while the Casuals take on the proto-punk "I Realize" while the Vandals later respond in similar but even fiercer
Last of the Garage Punk Unknowns, Volumes 1 & 2: American Teenage Garage Hoot 1965–1967
Last_of_the_Garage_Punk_Unknowns,_Volumes_1_&_2:_American_Teenage_Garage_Hoot_1965–1967
history of the punk subculture involves the history of punk rock, the history of various punk ideologies, punk fashion, punk visual art, punk literature,
History of the punk subculture
History_of_the_punk_subculture
Belgian musical scene
example of proto-punk in Belgium is the band Blast who released the 7" Damned Flame / Hope (Majestic, 1974). Beginning in 1976-77 a national punk rock scene
Rock_music_in_Belgium
1970 studio album by the Velvet Underground
"Sweet Jane" and "Rock & Roll" distinguished the Velvets as a "seminal proto-punk" act. "The trifecta of 'Who Loves the Sun,' 'Sweet Jane' and 'Rock & Roll'
Loaded (Velvet Underground album)
Loaded_(Velvet_Underground_album)
American singer and songwriter (born 1946)
album, Horses, made her an influential member of the New York City–based punk rock movement. Smith has fused rock and poetry in her work. In 1978, her
Patti_Smith
American garage and psychedelic rock band
active from 1964 to 1967. They became a popular garage rock act with a proto-punk sound influenced by Them and other blues-based bands of the British Invasion
The_Oxford_Circle
2010 album by My Chemical Romance
inspiration for the album came from contemporary rock, psychedelic rock, and proto-punk bands of the sixties and seventies. It was the final album released by
Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys
Danger_Days:_The_True_Lives_of_the_Fabulous_Killjoys
English musician (1947–2022)
November 2022. Beaumont, Mark (23 November 2022). "Wilko Johnson, 1947–2022: proto-punk guitar pioneer with a fighting spirit". NME. Retrieved 26 November 2022
Wilko_Johnson
British guitarist (1951–2025)
few bookings in the UK on account of the band's name. James played in proto-punk group London SS, alongside Mick Jones, later of The Clash. James then
Brian_James_(guitarist)
American rock musician (1948–2009)
Alexander in 1967. The band is regarded as the seminal proto-punk band and a major influence on the punk rock genre with the albums The Stooges (1969), Fun
Ron_Asheton
list of notable punk rock bands beginning with the numbers 0–9 and letters A through K. The bands listed have played some type of punk music at some point
List_of_punk_rock_bands,_0–K
American rock musician and radio host
a lack of funds, the band independently pressed and distributed their proto-punk single "College Psychology On Love" b/w "Babe We're Not Part of Society"
Armand_Schaubroeck
American proto-punk band
The Punks were an American proto-punk band from Waterford, Michigan near Detroit, who were active from 1973-1977. They specialized in a hard-driving,
The_Punks
Rock music from the United Kingdom
punk had morphed into the wider and more diverse new wave and post-punk movements. As the initial punk impulse began to subside, with the major punk bands
British_rock_music
English journalist, author and singer (1943–2013)
underground, who had a significant influence on the development of British proto punk garage rock music. Farren was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and
Mick_Farren
Subgenre and period of rock music
post-punk bands Rip It Up and Start Again – 2005 book about post-punk by Simon Reynolds Postmodern music – Music of the postmodern era Proto-punk – Music
Post-punk
American singer (1950–2025)
singer, songwriter, and actor best known as lead singer of the seminal proto-punk band the New York Dolls. He was also known for his work under the pseudonym
David_Johansen
Anti-establishment subculture
haircuts, singing wimpy lyrics", the punk scene consisted only of people "completely dedicated to the DIY ethics". Proto-punk bands such as the Who, the Stooges
Punk_subculture
American garage rock band
recordings by the Rolling Stones, the group's sound was marked by primal proto-punk instrumental arrangements and vocals. The band released three singles
The_Bad_Seeds_(American_band)
American musician (born 1949)
songwriter, record producer and electronics engineer. He was a member of the proto-punk rock band the Stooges, notably on the album Raw Power and in the reformed
James_Williamson_(musician)
1970 studio album by the Stooges
predecessors to the punk rock movement. Barney Hoskyns called it a "proto-punk classic", and Jon Young of Spin hailed it as a "proto-punk landmark" that possessed
Fun_House_(The_Stooges_album)
Genre of rock music
simply goth) is a subgenre of rock music which grew out of British post-punk in the late 1970s. The genre draws from gothic literature, nihilism, dark
Gothic_rock
American drummer (1948–2024)
was an American drummer known for playing with the 1960s–70s Detroit proto-punk/hard rock group MC5, which had a No. 82 US single with "Kick Out the Jams"
Dennis_Thompson_(drummer)
1968 studio album by the Velvet Underground
Light/White Heat has been described as experimental rock, noise rock, proto-punk and art rock. Record Mirror called it a "menacing set of acid-rock tunes
White_Light/White_Heat
1977 song by Iggy Pop
springy groove". Reviewers characterize the track as garage rock and proto-punk. RCA Records issued Lust for Life on September 9, 1977, with "The Passenger"
The_Passenger_(Iggy_Pop_song)
Australian music scene
musician Kim Salmon, were highly influenced by proto-punk sounds from Detroit. A distinct Brisbane punk scene emerged in the 1970s. By 1977, other bands
Punk_rock_in_Australia
American rock and roll singer (born 1937)
Pharaohs: As Sam the Sham: As Sam Samudio: Folgar, Abel. "Top Twenty Proto-Punk Bands: An Incomplete List". Broward Palm Beach New Times. Retrieved 3
Sam_the_Sham
American rock band
their music acid rock as well as hard rock. They have also been called a proto-punk band. Nugent's early guitar playing style with his signature Gibson Byrdland
The_Amboy_Dukes_(band)
American garage rock band
two singles during their recording career, most notably the fuzz-driven proto-punk record, "Blue Girl." After disbanding in 1967, the group largely faded
The_Bad_Roads
2014 compilation album by Various artists
Punk 45: Sick on You! One Way Spit! (subtitled: After the Love & Before the Revolution, Vol. 3: Proto-Punk 1970-77) is a 2014 compilation album released
Punk 45: Sick on You! One Way Spit!
Punk_45:_Sick_on_You!_One_Way_Spit!
American singer, songwriter and musician (1953–2025)
1982, then 1987 through to his death in 2025. Earlier, he co-founded the proto-punk band Rocket from the Tombs, which lasted from 1974 to 1975. He also released
David_Thomas_(musician)
This is a list of notable punk rock bands (letters L through Z). The bands listed have played some type of punk music at some point in their career, although
List_of_punk_rock_bands,_L–Z
Events The Stooges and MC5, widely regarded as seminal leading pioneers of proto-punk, released their debut albums. Bands formed Blast Pink Fairies Shagrat
Timeline_of_punk_rock
American rock band formed in 1966
of the 1960s. Their style is now recognized as a pioneering force in proto-punk; yet within a relatively short period of time, they began to employ more
The_Music_Machine
Hunter, an American progressive rock band, Nick and Casey Crescenzo Death proto-punk band formed in Detroit as a funk band 1971 by brothers Bobby (bass, vocals)
List_of_sibling_groups
1975 single by Dr. Feelgood
Songwriting Magazine described the track as "three and a half minutes of proto-punk heaven." He recorded the song again for his 2017 album I Keep It To Myself:
She_Does_It_Right
English musician and recording artist (born 1948)
some musique concrète on it, Nadir's Big Chance contains anticipations of punk rock. In a 1977 radio interview, John Lydon of the Sex Pistols played two
Peter_Hammill
1967 song by the Velvet Underground
Faber. p. 422. ISBN 978-0-571-28198-5. Spice, Anton (August 31, 2016). "Proto-punk: 10 records that paved the way for '76". the Vinyl Factory. Retrieved
Heroin (The Velvet Underground song)
Heroin_(The_Velvet_Underground_song)
1973 single by Lou Reed
February 2025. The proto punk swagger of Vicious. Tosches, Nick (1973-01-04). "Transformer". Rolling Stone. "Thurston Moore: Punk". Rolling Stone. 4 May
Vicious_(Lou_Reed_song)
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