Cover version

In pop music a cover version is a new rendition of a previously recorded song. Pop musicians may play covers as a tribute to the original performer or group, to win audiences who like to hear a familiar song, or to increase their chance of success by using a proven hit or to gain credibility by its comparison with the original song. Covering material is an important method in learning various styles of music. Bands may also do it simply because they enjoy playing it.

Punk

Punk music is known for deconstructing classic rock or pop songs by reinterpreting them in punk form. Bands like Me First & the Gimme Gimmes, Rancid, NOFX and Goldfinger are especially known for doing so. In recent years, several jam bands and related groups have begun covering hip hop songs, most frequently only live in concert. Perhaps the most famous such-cover recorded in a studio and released commercially is a bluegrass version of "Gin and Juice" by Snoop Doggy Dogg, as performed by the Gourds. Other artists like Phish and Keller Williams have covered "Rappers Delight" (The Sugarhill Gang), "Baby Got Back" (Sir Mix-A-Lot) and other hip hop songs.

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Punk music - Me First & the Gimme Gimmes - Rancid - NOFX - Goldfinger - Jam band - Hip hop - Bluegrass - Snoop Doggy Dogg - The Gourds - Phish - Keller Williams - Rappers Delight - The Sugarhill Gang - Sir Mix-A-Lot

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An extreme example of punk cover versions is the punk band GABBA, who mix the songs of ABBA and The Ramones.

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GABBA - ABBA - The Ramones

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