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Essence of Punk: Flatt & Scruggs, “Earl’s Breakdown” (1951)

[Creem‘s] point of view was vulgar, belligerent, often less respectful to rock’s major institutions . . . with the result that all of us—and especially me—were frequently assaulted with the epithet:  “You are such a punk.”  I decided this insult … Continue reading

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