How a gentlemen’s toilet in a West London pub may have inspired one of punk rock’s most famous songs, Protex Blue
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Staring at the Rude Boys: The Ruts, Punk, Ska and One of the Greatest Singles Ever Recorded
A personal appreciation of The Ruts' classic Staring at the Rude Boys, the connections between punk, reggae and ska, and why The Crack remains one of the greatest punk albums ever recorded. by Chris Harris etc There are certain records that seem to encapsulate an entire period of British music within a few short minutes, … Continue reading Staring at the Rude Boys: The Ruts, Punk, Ska and One of the Greatest Singles Ever Recorded
The Ramones: Punk’s Founding Fathers Who Couldn’t Stand Each Other
by Chris Harris Few bands in modern music have had the cultural impact of The Ramones. In barely two and a half minutes at a time they changed the direction of rock music, stripping it back to its essentials and creating the blueprint for punk as we know it today. Their branding and underrated songs … Continue reading The Ramones: Punk’s Founding Fathers Who Couldn’t Stand Each Other