The increase of the unemployment rates and at the same time small public social security benefits and constantly high inflation aggravated the social gap/ differences. Great Britain suffered from recession and big numbers of graduates were threatened by unemployment.
Great Britain’s youth had absolutely no possibility/opportunity to develop freely. Most kids were fed up with the mostly unrealizable promises of the British government. Due to the dark prospects they only saw a meaningless future for themselves.
That’s why, a new youth movement, the punk, developed in Great Britain in the middle of the 70ties. Most of its followers came from socially underprivileged classes, but later on also youth coming from the middle class joined. Lyrics like “No future” were by no means only key words of the punks, but also characterized the actual situation in Great Britain.
But what does is it mean to be a member of the subculture punk? What did they do and what was their particular concern? And why do so many people think that Punk is dead after just two years?
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Main Part
- Music and Style
- The Sex Pistols and the Development of Punk
- Punk Festivals and the Rise of the Movement
- The Decline and Evolution of Punk
- The Revival of Punk
- Neo Punk and the Commercialization of Punk
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text aims to explore the rise, development, and legacy of the punk subculture in Great Britain, focusing on its origins, key figures, and impact on society and music.
- Social and political context of punk
- Musical characteristics and influences of punk
- The role of key bands and figures in the punk movement
- The impact of punk on society and culture
- The evolution and commercialization of punk
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This section introduces the socio-economic factors that contributed to the emergence of punk in Great Britain during the mid-1970s, highlighting the frustration and disillusionment of youth with the status quo. It raises questions about the definition, goals, and legacy of punk.
- Main Part - Music and Style: This part delves into the defining features of punk music and style. It discusses the rejection of mainstream music and the adoption of raw, aggressive, and do-it-yourself aesthetics. The section also explores the deliberate provocations employed by punks, their rejection of idols and leaders, and their aim for social change through anarchy.
- Main Part - The Sex Pistols and the Development of Punk: This section focuses on the pivotal role of the Sex Pistols in igniting the punk movement. It describes their musical style, controversial image, and the impact of their manager, Malcom McLaren. It explores the media attention and backlash that the band received, highlighting the role of scandal and provocation in their rise to prominence.
- Main Part - Punk Festivals and the Rise of the Movement: This section discusses the early punk festivals and events that helped solidify the punk movement. It highlights the significance of the 100 Club, the impact of the Sex Pistols' appearance on the Today Show, and the growing media attention and controversy surrounding the movement.
- Main Part - The Decline and Evolution of Punk: This section explores the factors that contributed to the decline of the original punk movement. It examines the evolution of punk bands, their increasing musical maturity, and the emergence of new subgenres. It discusses the commercialization of punk and its integration into the mainstream music industry.
- Main Part - The Revival of Punk: This section looks at the various revivals of punk throughout the 1980s and 1990s, highlighting the influence of bands like Discharge and The Exploited. It explores the development of hardcore and Oi! subgenres and the continued influence of punk aesthetics and ideals.
- Main Part - Neo Punk and the Commercialization of Punk: This section examines the emergence of neo-punk in the 1990s, discussing its relationship to grunge and the commercial success of bands like Green Day and The Offspring. It raises questions about the authenticity of neo-punk and the role of corporate influence in the movement.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this text include: punk subculture, social and political context, music and style, do-it-yourself aesthetics, provocation, anarchy, social change, key bands and figures (e.g., The Sex Pistols, The Ramones), media attention, backlash, commercialization, evolution, revival, subgenres (e.g., hardcore, Oi!), neo-punk, authenticity, corporate influence.
- Quote paper
- Maike Jaeger (Author), 2009, Punks in Great Britain, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/142314
