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Canadian punk rock

Canadian punk rock is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Canada. Explore its 1 subgenres, key artists and related styles.

About Canadian punk rock

Canadian punk rock is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Canada.

Canadian punk rock has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Canadian hardcore punk.

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The first punk rock bands in Canada emerged during the mid/late 1970s, in the wake of the US bands Ramones, The Stooges, New York Dolls, and Blondie, and the UK band Sex Pistols. The Viletones, the Diodes and the Demics were among the pioneers, together with the Skulls (featuring Joey who formed DOA and Wimpy (Brian Roy) who led the Subhumans) from Vancouver, and Hamilton's Teenage Head, whose records and live shows earned them the nickname "Canada's Ramones". Vibrant local punk scenes sprung up in Toronto and Vancouver and other Canadian cities.

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What is Canadian punk rock?

Canadian punk rock is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Canada.

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