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The Intersection of Punk and Heroin in New York and London
17:55 - 21:49 (03:54)
The heroin culture in the punk music scene served as a badge of distinction and separating factor for the bands, and became a common thread between them rather than their music. It is often overlooked that heroin was a significant component that contributed to the foundation of the punk music genre.
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Hosts discuss the evolution of rock music in America and its various sub-genres, mentioning a few influential bands including The Stooges and MC5 in Michigan and CBGB in New York City.
17:55 - 18:39 (00:44)
Summary
Hosts discuss the evolution of rock music in America and its various sub-genres, mentioning a few influential bands including The Stooges and MC5 in Michigan and CBGB in New York City.
ChapterThe Intersection of Punk and Heroin in New York and London
EpisodeSelects: A Brief Overview of Punk Rock
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The iconic Hilly's was originally meant to be a place for Country, Bluegrass, and Blues music.
18:39 - 19:32 (00:53)
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The iconic Hilly's was originally meant to be a place for Country, Bluegrass, and Blues music. But in just two years, it became the epicenter of punk, with legendary bands like The Ramones, Talking Heads, and Blondie all taking to the stage.
ChapterThe Intersection of Punk and Heroin in New York and London
EpisodeSelects: A Brief Overview of Punk Rock
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The punk rock scenes in New York and London had a common thread between them, heroin.
19:32 - 21:49 (02:17)
Summary
The punk rock scenes in New York and London had a common thread between them, heroin. As the scenes intermingled, the use of heroin became more prominent and was a badge of honor that separated them from the mainstream culture of the time.