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Encyclopedia of Punk Rock and New Wave: 1975-1985

by David Luhrssen

Punk and new wave, mapped across a decade

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Punk and new wave, mapped across a decade

Spanning 1975 to 1985, this reference work organizes punk rock and new wave through entries on recording acts whose debut albums appeared during those years, alongside broader musical trends and related topics. Its scope ranges from foundational groups such as the Sex Pistols and Ramones to acts including U2, Duran Duran, Violent Femmes, and X. Discography highlights and touring controversies add context to the artists’ place in the era. The book also frames punk’s social and cultural significance as part of its account of how these musical movements reshaped rock during a period of changing forms of expression.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults exploring punk rock and new wave history
  • Music students or researchers seeking a reference-style overview of artists and trends from 1975–1985
  • Readers interested in the cultural context and discographies of rock acts from this era

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Punk rock and new waveMusic history, 1975–1985Rock artists and discographiesSocial and cultural influence of music

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Explore the defining musical artists and moments of the punk rock and new wave eras - one of the most transformative times in rock and roll history. This encyclopedia makes the case for punk rock's enduring social and cultural importance from 1975, when punk was born in New York City, through 1985, by which time punk and new wave had changed the rock music industry forever. Their introduction of new forms of rebellious, boundary-redefining musical expression reverberated with new generations of listeners, singers, and musicians.

The encyclopedia covers notable recording acts whose debut albums were released from 1975 through 1985. Coverage encompasses superstars (U2, Duran Duran), historically foundational acts (Sex Pistols, Ramones) and cult bands that amassed a significant legacy of recordings (Violent Femmes, X). Covering discography highlights and touring controversies alike, this resource covers all the reference bases for understanding the most influential and electrifying bands of this era. Coverage is further supplemented with entries on a wide assortment of musical trends and side topics associated with punk rock and new wave music.

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