The apocryphal story goes that only 3, people bought the Velvet Underground's first album, but every one of them formed a band. Their singles were collected on the LP 'Nuggets,' which was expanded into a series of boxed sets in the CD era. Though the best-known punk movement came out of Britain, the genre had its roots in s garage band America, with bands such as the Seeds, the Sonics and Question Mark and the Mysterians. A short history of punk: 'Nuggets' - Punk rock combined a DIY sensibility with stripped-down songs and a screw-you attitude. A short history of punk - 'London Calling' - The Clash, Joe Strummer, right, with band members Mick Jones, left, and Paul Simonon pictured here inplayed a major role in the history of punk music.
CNN In the '70s, punk gave rock music back something it was missing in the '60s - danger.
