Punk on the Front Lines: Bands Breaking Up Fights Among Their Own Fans

This episode explores moments when punk bands had to step in and stop fights among their own fans—from Social Distortion’s 1985 show to recent pop‑punk showdowns—examining how DIY ethos, venue rules, and crowd safety intersected with the raw energy of punk shows. We dig into what these interventions reveal about the tension between rebellion and responsibility and how they shaped the culture of live punk events.

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