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@MUSC117Fall2022 Clover describes the derivation of grunge rock from punk rock. Curt cobain played a big role in the transition from punk to grunge. Cobain was very true to himself which is an important part of music.

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@MUSC117Fall2022 Does the influence of a political band help grow a fan base?

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@MUSC117Fall2022 Collen emphasizes how Def Leppard’s success came in part benifit of MTV. MTV helped shape them and make them big. He refers to “the MTV effect”. Def Leppard worked to better their music and sound and appeal to a broader audience.

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@MUSC117Fall2022 Joy division and the Fall made music that expressed political meaning. Their music could be a considered a reaction to their surroundings due to the socioeconomic conditions in Manchester at the time. It created a space for post-punk.

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@MUSC117Fall2022 Hebdige discusses punk's attempt to separate from mainstream music with fashion choices Punk bands wanted their clothing to be recognized as different from the clothing of mainstream bands and artists. Punk clothing was intended to demonstrate some resistance to the norm. (107)

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@MUSC117Fall2022 Big stars music failed to get the recognition it may have earned or deserved but they still provided simple and good music that developed recognition over time. They could be described as unlucky or mismanaged.

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@MUSC117Fall2022 Mick jagger caused a frenzy in concert in his authentic style of preformance. Conflicts often arose during The Rolling Stones concerts. There are displays the chaotic nature of some of the concerts and the lack of restrictions in the crowd.

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@MUSC117Fall2022 Keightley discusses “authenticity” in rock music. Where as the “singer songwriter” is viewed as more authentic and real due to some doubt over artists writing their own music. Two genres, romantic and modernist rock are argued as the real “authentic” rock music.