Collection: Old School, Pre-Punk

"Old School, Pre-Punk" refers to the musical styles and bands that influenced the development of punk rock in the mid-1970s. Characterized by a raw, stripped-down sound, a DIY ethic, and a rebellious attitude, this era included influential bands such as The Stooges, MC5, The Velvet Underground, New York Dolls, and The Sonics. These bands laid the groundwork for punk rock with their energetic performances, simple instrumentation, and countercultural lyrics, directly shaping the punk movement that followed.