jlawrence+FollowDid Green Day Really Play Punk in '89? 🤔Everyone’s losing it over that Green Day photo from 1989 in the punk rock roundup. Some fans swear it’s proof they were true to the underground scene before going mainstream, but others say it’s just clever marketing and they weren’t really part of the OG punk wave. Is this the ultimate punk cred or just rewriting history? The fandom is seriously divided! #Entertainment #Painting #PunkRock11Share
Katherine Banks+FollowSocial D’s Tour Sparks EU Snub Debate 🎸Social Distortion just kicked off their U.S. tour and fans are raving about how killer they still sound live, especially on classics like “Story of My Life.” But there’s major drama brewing—some fans are calling them out for canceling their European tour to finish their new album, saying the band “snubbed” EU fans. Others argue the U.S. shows prove they made the right call. Where do you stand on the Social D EU snub? #SocialDistortion #PunkRock #TourDrama #Entertainment #Music30Share
Suzanne Glover+FollowName Change Drama for Punk Legends 🎤Me First and the Gimme Gimmes are officially rebranding as Spike and the Gimme Gimmes, with Fat Mike stepping back and Spike Slawson taking center stage. Fans are split—some love the new era, while others feel like the OG spirit is gone without Fat Mike. The debate is heating up: is it still the same band or something totally new? #PunkRock #BandDrama #MeFirstAndTheGimmeGimmes #MusicNews #FanDebate #Entertainment10Share
Erin Wilson+FollowManchester Punk Fest: Wild Day 2 RecapManchester Punk Festival Day 2 was a wild ride! Started with pizza and beer (breakfast of champions), then caught The Empty Page after 7 years—worth the wait! Death Trails went acoustic last minute and totally blew us away. Bratakus brought Scottish punk fury, CHERYM nailed pop punk perfection, and Oi Polloi delivered pure chaos. The Chisel kept the mosh going, and Batwolf + Helle closed out the night with pure punk energy. Already counting down to next year! #ManchesterPunkFestival #PunkRock #LiveMusic #FestivalVibes #GigLife #Culture90Share
James Garner+FollowPunk Rock’s Secret Girl Group Origins! 🎤Did anyone else know Iggy Pop started out drumming for The Shangri-Las before The Stooges? And the Ramones wouldn’t even exist without them, according to Joey Ramone! Plus, The Ronettes’ influence is all over punk, from Sonic Youth to the Ramones’ covers. The real debate: were The Shangri-Las actually the first punks? Their BBC-banned hit was way edgier than most ‘60s pop! #Entertainment #Music #PunkRock00Share
