is a fast-paced, aggressive genre of rock music that emerged in the mid-1970s. Defined by its raw energy, stripped-down instrumentation, and anti-establishment lyrics, it rejects mainstream conventions in favor of DIY ethics and rebellion. Bands like The Ramones, Sex Pistols, and The Clash pioneered the genre, blending short, energetic songs with a confrontational spirit, making punk rock a cultural movement as much as a musical style.
