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The Early Days of Punk Rock Record Deals
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During the punk rock era, many bands such as The Sex Pistols, The Jam, and The Stranglers were quickly signed to major record labels like EMI, Polydor, and CBS. Despite this initial frenzy, some bands like the Buzzcocks returned underground and punk rock continued to have an impact.
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In the aftermath of the Sex Pistols' emergence, major record labels were signing any punk bands they could find, with bands such as The Clash, The Jam, and The Stranglers all getting signed within six months.
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In the aftermath of the Sex Pistols' emergence, major record labels were signing any punk bands they could find, with bands such as The Clash, The Jam, and The Stranglers all getting signed within six months.
ChapterThe Early Days of Punk Rock Record Deals
EpisodeSelects: A Brief Overview of Punk Rock
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Sid Vicious' death from a heroin overdose is often cited as the end of punk and the beginning of the hardcore punk movement.
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Sid Vicious' death from a heroin overdose is often cited as the end of punk and the beginning of the hardcore punk movement.