The Roots of Punk: From 1950s Rock 'N' Roll Rebels

This episode digs into how early rock and roll trailblazers—Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis, and others—laid the groundwork for punk’s raw energy. By examining their showmanship, musical style, and DIY spirit, we trace the cultural and sonic threads that would later ripple into New Wave, punk, and beyond.

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