[kj] RE: Fecking Punk debate

[Alexander Smith]

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On Tuesday, October 19, 2004, at 05:20 AM, Ed wrote:

> This old debate never ceases to amaze me, seen this debate more than I
> have Porn, usually kicks off with a 'young' American from New Yerk
> quoting that the Ramones were the beginnings of Punk.
>
> So what, keep ya labels if it makes your happy and provides ya with an
> Identity, Ive grown up with the teachings of old father Lydon - which
> can be seen on old footage / DVD's of the said man, Punk was just a
> Media Label/'Tag', Sex Pistols Punk? That wasn't the point. What they
> achieved was a message and an outlet for anger/frustration/ for a
> dissatisfied youth who felt they had fuck all to do with what went on
> with nothing to look forward too
>
> Other 'UK' bands erupted overnight, a movement and 'Uniform' was born -
> but that still wasn't the point, a sense of belonging was struck up 
> with
> our nearest and dearest neighbours up and down the country
>
> If the Pistols hadn't been so fortunate to do what they did it would
> have been a much bleaker place, well, I suppose we could have copped a
> mop haircut with a biker jacket and screamed Psychotherapy to the 
> dulcet
> sounds of that famous Blues Band The UK Subs
>
> Punk, Yeah - I bought the t-shirt / & still do.
>
> Oh, make sure you heat the tea pot up before you pour the water in,
> don't forget the tea cosy,  2 sugars, Milk first/tea after, stops the
> bone china from staining/cracking.
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