I Punk Rock

England’s Dreaming: Anarchy, Sex Pistols, Punk Rock and Beyond by Jon Savage
386.484 Savage
British punk history with an emphasis on Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious

Lipstick Traces by Greil Marcus
306.484 Marcus
Scholarly look at punk rock from a well-known music writer

No Thanks! The 70s Punk Rebellion by Various Artists
CD 784.54N
Incredible CD boxed set of early British and American punk rock

Passion is a Fashion: The Real Story of the Clash
782.421 Clash
Story of political punks who infused their tunes with reggae and ska

Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk by Legs McNeil
781.66 Plea
NYC punk memories from people who were there in 1977

The Rough Guide to Punk by Al Spicer
781.66 Spicer
A wonderful beginner’s guide to punk bands from the 70s, 80s and 90s

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Last Update: December 16, 2008