I don't know man, I think Punk is kind of tricky.
Who started what, and what it means, and and who's is and is not a poser.
In America, I think Iggy Pop, And the MC5, and Ramones are given credit as the pioneers of Punk.
Although, I don't think they ever called themselves punk.
As far as the look of punk, I think that Johnny Rotten can take credit, and I think he does. See the movie THE FILTH AND THE FURY.
He was protesting the garbage strike in london by wearing the garbage. The way he puts it is, he started wear this junk on stage and by the next couple of shows everyone showed up doing the same.
Funny thing for me is, some of this, "Punk Rock", just sounds like heavier 50's rock and roll, with anti lyrics. With that , I would say that Jerry Lee Lewis is the Godfather of Punk. That dude was crazy, he didn't give a fuck, and he set his Piano on fire.
In the 50's!!
JERRY LEE! JERRY LEE! JERRY LEE! JERRY LEE! JERRY LEE! JERRY LEE! JERRY LEE!
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