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Explain the asthetics of Punk

Here's a fascinating essay describing the Sex Pistols performance at San Francisco's Winterland, January 1978:
http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/dt/the-sex-pistols-concert/3054-7788.html?utm_source=NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=090616
As an old fashioned "peace-love/classic rock" lover, this episode of music completely eludes me. Didn't The Who catch the same vibe but with a lot more musical skill and integrity? Nonetheless, the essay gives a good snap shot surrounding the Sex Pistols and a glimpse into the punk musical phenomenom. If punk had been a satire, it'd be hailed a triumphant post-modern concept piece. The fact it is "real" is even more amazing to me. Excuse me, I have to put on a Judy Collins records to feel "clean again". LOL.
jwong

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As always Audiogoners are a smart bunch. I guess I understand the "spirit" of punk more than its specific artists. Nonethless, I recognize how horribly indulgent much of my favorite "classic rock" artists became as the business model of corporations took over popular music and commodified the music and related markets (concerts, audio equipment, etc...)

Unfortunately, that business model hasn't changed much so hearing truly original or authentic music is hard even in this tech-media heavy age. The fact that Adam Lambert of American Idol is considered a hot new talent is a joke as he epitomizes how much "show biz" has captured "rock" (sic).

Hmmm, maybe I understand the need for punk more than I let on.

Rock on...
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