Protopunk

Protopunk is a term used to describe a number of performers who were important precursors of punk rock, or who have been cited by early punk rockers as influential.

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Most protopunkers are Rock and Roll performers of the 1960s and early-1970s, though some earlier performers have been cited. Garage rock in general has been cited as quite influential. Such garage rock artists can be found on the Nuggets compilations.

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Rock and Roll - 1960s - 1970s - Garage rock - Nuggets

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Protopunk has been proven difficult to define, and many widely different groups have been so dubbed. Most had a certain attitude or appearance seen as important, and not any specific musical tendencies. Significant examples include Patti Smith, Pere Ubu, The MC5, Blue Öyster Cult, The Velvet Underground, The Stooges, The Modern Lovers, The Dictators, The Flamin' Groovies, The Fugs, T. Rex, The Monks, TheElectric Eels (band), The Sonics and the New York Dolls.

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Patti Smith - Pere Ubu - MC5 - Blue Öyster Cult - Velvet Underground - The Stooges - Modern Lovers - Dictators - Flamin' Groovies - T. Rex - The Monks - Electric Eels (band) - The Sonics - New York Dolls

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Protopunk had only lasted until Punk Rock broke onto the scene in 1976/1977 with bands like The Ramones or the Sex Pistols.

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Punk Rock - 1976 - 1977 - Ramones - Sex Pistols

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Some protopunk bands also fall into the categories of glam rock or UK pub rock.

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Glam rock - UK pub rock

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Protopunk, combined with garage rock, hard-edged new wave and the garage rock revival, helped lead the way to the modern garage punk movement.

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Garage rock - New wave - Garage rock revival - Garage punk

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See List of forerunners of punk music

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