Iggy Pop: The 9 Lives of the Iguana*

Iggy Pop is a survivor, a warrior of Rock music and today that he turns 78, and we look back at his life and career

Remembering Punk icon Pete Shelley

As Buzzcocks’ principal songwriter and frontman, Shelley helped pioneer the melodic, high‑energy sound of early British punk

Clem Burke 1954-1975

In 1975, Burke joined the band Blondie, shortly after its formation by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein. His energetic and versatile drumming became a defining element of the band’s sound, playing on all the Blondie albums and contributing to hits like “Heart of Glass,” “Call Me,” and “One Way or Another.” He passed away at age 70.

The Clash releases their debut single “White Riot” on this day in 1977

“White Riot” by The Clash remains one of the best classic Punk Rock examples, the band became one of the best-selling acts to emerge from the British Punk scene

David Johansen 1950-2025

The frontman of the influential proto-punk and glam rock band New York Dolls, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 75. He was the last surviving member of the band’s original line-up.

Henry Rollins turns 64 today

Henry Rollins was born on February 13, 1961, in Washington, D.C. his parents divorced when he was very young and was mainly raised by his mother. He was working at an ice cream store when he caught his first big break. At a Black Flag show in New York, he jumped on stage and sang a song with the band.

The Raw Power in “Raw Power,” The Ultimate Proto-Punk adventure by Iggy and The Stooges

Produced by David Bowie and Iggy Pop, “Raw Power” is the ultimate definition of Proto-Punk Rock. Released on February 7, 1973, it remains a historical document of a golden age

The Legend of Sid Vicious: Live Fast, Die Young

Sid Vicious perhaps remains the most important Punk Rock icon of all time, but the price he paid for his immortality came earlier when he passed away from an overdose on February 2nd, 1979, in New York, aged only 21. We look back at his life and career on the day that marks the anniversary of his untimely death

The Sex Pistols Punk icon John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten turns 69

His rebellious image and fashion style led to him being asked to become the singer of the Sex Pistols by their manager, Malcolm McLaren in 1975. The band lasted less than three years but left behind a giant footprint on Rock N’ Roll history. The iconic John Lydon was born on January 31st, 1956

The Punk Rock mastermind Malcolm McLaren was born 79 years ago

His Portuguese grandmother used to tell him “To be bad is good… to be good is simply boring.” and Malcolm McLaren followed those words throughout his life. He was responsible to bring Punk to England and help to spread it around the world. The creator and mastermind behind the Sex Pistols was born on this day in 1946.

Transvision Vamp’s singer Wendy James turns 59 today

Transvision Vamp scored several Pop Punk hits during the late 1980’s including “I Want your Love,” their success had much to do with the sex-appeal of singer Wendy James

Influential Alternative Rock Bassist Mike Watt Turns 67 today

Mike Watt started his career as a founder and member of the Punk fusion band Minutemen, since the tragic end of the band in 1985 due to the death of singer and guitarist D.Boon, that he has led a very successful career, influencing several bands and artists from Alternative to Grunge and collaborating with names such as Sonic Youth, Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Frank Black among many others; he also toured as a member of the Stooges in 2003 . We look back at his career

A Punk Rock Dismissal: “London Calling”

Like most musical trends and waves, Punk Rock was short lived comparatively to other musical styles, and short lived in the sense that by 1979 all the original Punk bands decided to put an end to it, being by disbanding, mellowing down or to fusion into other styles such as Ska

The Green Day drummer Tre Cool celebrates 51

Over the decades, Green Day released numerous successful albums, including “American Idiot,” which won a Grammy Award and became a defining rock opera of the 2000s

The Sex Pistols unleash “the filth and the fury” on BBC’s Today show on this day in 1976

On December 1st 1976, only a few days after two TV appearances, the Sex Pistols unexpectedly returned to the British TV, all because of Freddie Mercury. But the Today show, in which they were a last minute replacement of Queen didn’t end well for the host

The Sex Pistols brings the Punk to the masses when they appeared on British TV twice on the same day in 1976

In 1976, British TV gave the Sex Pistols airtime twice in the same day, the band were guests on the BBC’s Nationwide show and starred on a documentary about Punk on ITV’s “The London Weekend”

The Sex Pistols release “Anarchy in the U.K” in 1976

The Sex Pistols “Anarchy in the U.K” became the absolute No.1 Punk Rock anthem, it was first released as a single on November 26th, 1976

The Poetry in “Nevermind the Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols”

Yes, there was poetry on the Sex Pistols lyrics, “Nevermind the Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols” it’s not merely the biggest Punk album of all time that still serves as a mold for Punk bands and artists, it’s an album that gives you an imagery of what the organic and original Punk movement was through music and lyrics

Search And Destroy: 40 Essential Punk Rock Songs

Punk Rock reached the masses in 1977, 47 years ago. Check the list for the 40 Essential songs.

Nancy Spungen’s infamous death at New York’s Chelsea Hotel and Sid Vicious heroin overdose

On the morning of October 12, 1978, Nancy Spungen, the twenty-year-old girlfriend of former Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious, was found dead in a blood-stained bathroom in their room at the Chelsea Hotel in Manhattan, New York

*Gabba Gabba Hey It’s Johnny Ramone Birthday!

Johnny Ramone, a founding member and guitarist of legendary Punk band Ramones was born on this day in 1948

How the Sex Pistols destroyed two contracts with two major record labels and end up a (then) smaller one

In 1976 The Sex Pistols were the hottest Punk band for record labels to sign, but major’s EMI who signed them on October 8th, and A&M dropped them way before the end of their contracts giving small label Virgin the opportunity to sign them for good. Find out why

The surprising fact that connects The Beatles “White Album” and the Sex Pistols “Nevermind The Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols”

Besides the great music both albums have, the 1968 acclaimed “The Beatles” and 1977 seminal Punk record “Nevermind the Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols” are connected through a very important detail that some people might not be aware of

The short life of Punk Icon Darby Crash

Darby Crash still may not be as famous as Sid Vicious, but both Punk Rockers were connected by a dysfunctional and controversial life that was cut too short. We remember the Los Angeles Punk Rock icon born 66 years ago today and look back at his life and career

Rock icon Joan Jett turns 66

One of the most influential rockers of all time, she started out as a member of the all-girl band Runaways, and scored her biggest hit in the beginning of her solo career in the 1980’s with “I Love Rock N’ Roll”

Remembering Punk icon Dee Dee Ramone on his 73rd Birthday

Looking back at the life and career of the founding member, songwriter, bassist and occasional lead vocalist for the Ramones, Dee Dee Ramone

Looking back at Punk icon Johnny Ramone

The Ramones became the most successful American Punk band having developed a cult worldwide during their early years that lasts to this day and Johnny Ramone a vital piece of their distinctive sound

The Culture Club drummer Jon Moss turns 67

Jon Moss became worldwide famous as the drummer for Culture Club, but the drummer of songs such as “Karma Chameleon” and former Boy George romantic partner actually came from a strong Punk Rock background prior joining the Culture Club that included many famous Punk bands

The Sex Pistols Debut on TV

The Sex Pistols TV debut happened on the Manchester TV Show “So It Goes,” it was taped on August 28th, but wasn’t until September 4th that was broadcast

Sex Pistol Steve Jones turns 69 today

One of Punk’s biggest icons, from stealing David Bowie’s equipment to becoming one of Rock’s most influential guitarists, we look back at Jones life

Legendary Radio DJ John Peel was born 85 years ago

One of the most important DJs in modern music history, the British John Peel left a strong and enduring legacy from a career that had as much impact and importance as the thousands of bands he promoted

The Sex Pistols co-founder and original bassist Glen Matlock turns 68

Glen Matlock originally co-founded the Sex Pistols, played bass and co-wrote most of their material, though his replacement Sid Vicious end up being the iconic face and brand of the Sex Pistols

The Top 10 Clash Songs

Joe Strummer, one of the leading figures of the Punk Rock movement, was born on 21 August 1952. He formed and fronted The Clash between 1976 and 1986, leaving a valuable legacy in Rock music that remains fresh and continues to influence new generations

Pat Smear turns 65: Hardcore Punk pioneer, Grammy winner, co-founder of The Germs, former Nirvana and an original Foo Fighter

He’s one of the most iconic and legendary musicians of the Californian Hardcore Punk scene of the late 1970’s and early 1980’s and a member of some of the most influential bands ever, Smear has done it all and gone through it all, from receiving racial and homophobic abuse from a (drunken) famous Rock Superstar to appearing as an extra in a Prince and The Revolution music video to witnessing the legendary frontmen from two of his bands committing suicide in their twenties and composing a song with Paul McCartney

The day the Sex Pistols tricked the BBC when they performed “Pretty Vacant” at the Top of the Pops

Despite the protests, the Sex Pistols first appearance on the popular BBC chart show took place on July 21, 1977, where they lip-synced “Pretty Vacant” emphasizing the last syllable…

The Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook turns 69

Paul Cook, the drummer and co-founder of the Punk legends Sex Pistols also moved into different directions far from Punk throughout his career. Read more to know how far

The Top 5 New York Dolls to celebrate the life of Punk icon Johnny Thunders

Look back at the Top 5 New York Dolls songs to celebrate Johnny Thunders birthday and his influence in music

The Top 10 Blondie songs on the iconic Debbie Harry birthday

Debbie Harry wrote her name in the history of Rock as one of the most charismatic and popular female Rock singers of all time. With Blondie she had an impressive string of hit singles that remain timeless. Today, the iconic singer turns 79 and we look back at Blondie’s Top 10 songs

The Clash lead guitarist and co-founder Mick Jones turns 69 today

Mick Jones is one the most relevant and influential 1970’s Punk Rock figures, aside of being The Clash lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist, Jones also was the band’s main songwriter. He turns 69 today

The Punk Rock icon Jello Biafra celebrates 66 today

As the frontman of the Dead Kennedys, Biafra became known for his acerbic lyrics and energetic performances. Memorable Punk Rock hits such as “California Über Alles” and “Holiday in Cambodia,” both showcased Biafra’s sharp social commentary and distinctive vocal style

Revisiting the heavier than heaven debut Nirvana album “Bleach”

Proudly recorded by $606.17, “Bleach” it’s perhaps the only legitimate Grunge album Nirvana did. Released on June 15, 1989 on Sub Pop, the record features a selection of Grunge songs that approaches the style used by some of their Seattle peers, such as The Melvins, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden or TAD, a slow, sludgy and heavy Grunge Rock with influences of Punk and 70’s Heavy Metal blend in together. We look back at this now historical Rock album

Remembering The Stooges original bass player and founding member Dave Alexander

Dave Alexander was born on this day in 1947 and passed away aged 27 in 1975. He was one of The Stooges founding members and had an active role on the band’s first two albums

Remembering Punk icon Wendy O. Williams

Known for her raw energy, provocative performances, and boundary-pushing persona, Williams was a trailblazing figure in punk rock and heavy metal

The emblematic Punk Rock song “God Save The Queen” by the Sex Pistols was released on this day in 1977

Regarded by many of the general public as an assault on Queen Elizabeth II and the monarchy, “God Save The Queen”, the emblematic and controversial Punk Rock song by the Sex Pistols was released on this day in 1977

The influential singer-songwriter and guitarist Jonathan Richman turns 73 today

Richman earned a reputation as a pioneering figure in the alternative music scene starting in the 1970s as the frontman of the influential rock band The Modern Lovers

The Legend Of Sid Vicious: Live Fast, Die Young

Sid Vicious perhaps remains the most important Punk Rock icon of all time, but the price he paid for his immortality came earlier when he passed away from an overdose on February, 2nd 1979 in New York, aged only 21. We look back at his life and career on the 67th anniversary of his birth

Shane McGowan 1957-2023. A musical maverick with a life standing on an intersection of tradition and rebellion

The Pogues iconic singer, poet and musician passed away at age 65. Known for his distinctive raspy vocals and poetic songwriting, Shane McGowan propelled The Pogues to the forefront of the folk-punk movement in the 1980s

Farewell to the Punk Queen Vivienne Westwood

The famed and influential fashion designer who helped to boost the Punk movement during the 1970’s and subsequently the New Romantic one in the early 1980’s, has passed at age 81, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in fashion and pop culture. We look back briefly at her life and career

Iggy Pop: The 9 Lives Of The Iguana

Looking back at the life of a living legend ,Andy Warhol wrote once about Iggy Pop after meeting him in 1966 as Jim Osterberg at Ann Arbor Film Festival . “I don’t know why he hasn’t made it really big,” Warhol wrote. “He is so good.”