Kevin Dettmar

Fifty years ago, punk crashed onto the scene, redefining music and popular culture. In celebration of that historic event comes this cultural history exploring fifty iconic songs and unforgettable moments that destroyed then helped redefine rock. “Fifty argument-starting blitzes of fury and awe, with just the right dash of playful crankiness.” Hua Hsu, staff writer, the New Yorker “This book...

Fifty years ago, punk crashed onto the scene, redefining music and popular culture. In celebration of that historic event comes this cultural history exploring fifty iconic songs and unforgettable moments that destroyed then helped redefine rock. “Fifty argument-starting blitzes of fury and awe, with just the right dash of playful crankiness.” – Hua Hsu, staff writer, the New Yorker “This...