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Before it had a name, punk was queer. It was inspired by queer people and queer spaces. On today’s episode, we’re discussing the queer artists, influencers, and spaces that influenced the birth of punk rock. From Andy Warhol to music impresario Danny Fields and filmmaker Derek Jarman, punk may never have materialized without them. We’ll also talk about Malcolm McLaren and his appropriation of queer culture to sell punk to the masses.
Music in this episode includes songs from The Velvet Underground, The New York Dolls, Jayne County, The Ramones, Suicide, MC5, The Stooges, Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Slits, and many more.
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