10 Most Important Acts That Shaped Punk Rock Music

1. Iggy And The Stooges

During the same week of Woodstock, 1969 - where hippie bands and psychedelic rock acts were trying to impart a sense of peace and love to their audience - The Stooges released their debut album, which injected a rebellious and far less harmonious attitude into the rock scene.

Iggy and the Stooges shared a number of sonic similarities with the MC5. It was punchy rock, full of raw energy, provocative lyrics and a wild stage presence. Iggy Pop was a greased up tour de force, cavorting around the stage with a crazed energy that added to the exciting and dangerous allure.

Their early sound was a strange blending of avant-garde ambience (informed by Pop's obsession with The Doors) and a wall of aggressively fed back guitars. Their music wasn't about playing highly sophisticated or impressive melodies, it was all about creating a reaction that was distinct from the usual bands of the time.

Much like their contemporaries, the MC5, the band only released three records before they disbanded in 1973. All of which, left a lasting legacy on bands like the Ramones, The Clash and the Sex Pistols.

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