Any old punks out there?

My 13 year old son likes the Ramones; I explained the best way that I could what it was to be a punk back when it all began, and that it had nothing to do with the hair and clothes. That came later as a means to identify them; the punk scene was quite political and aware of what was happening at the time.The stuff that's out now labeled as punk, is just a way for bands to make more money playing music that sounds (in a small way) like the old punk. But the point is lost; the Sex Pistols were terrible musicians and the only thing they had going for them was the shock that they invoked.
After others started inmitating them, the shock wore off rather quickly.When Avril Levine (sp?) had her 15 minutes, I almost through my guitar through the TV when they announced her as being 'punk'.
WTF

Yeah, that was classic. I like Weird Al's mock interview with her; and he song "Constipated". Much better than the original.I remember back in the 80s when Billy Idol was considered punk....yikes.

Things used to be simple, but now it seems when someone records a song, it is just another subdivision of another genre that has already been subdivided than Larry Flint's video collection!Power Pop? I've heard Rush described as Power Pop, also heard them described as Progressive, Synth Pop; I just think they are good (although intelligent) rock.Rox, I have to ask; where did you get that avatar? I love it!

You know, I never realized how good Stewart Copeland actually was, but someone else echoed your thoughts, and I wanted to listen for myself. Although I am not a drummer (guitarist), I just never really paid attention to him.I am acurious, although he did amazing things with such a small set; in what other ways was he great? From a technical standpoint, if you will.

I love ti hear people describe their inspirations; I will give him another listen along with my so, as he plays the drums.
Apples to oranges be damned, I started him off on the first AC/DC album; not a single roll. Just straight ahead groove; I always wondered when I was younger why cover bands that played an AC/DC tune always seemed a bitt 'off'. The guitar and bass were exercises in simplicity, and so was the drumming; all that remained was good music. The drummers were apparently get bored and start adding flash which greatly detracted from the intent of the song.Thanks again, I will listen again to Synchronicity (my fave).

Iano - I will do just that.
Incidentally my favorite band of all time has to Rush; not to compare Neil with Stewart, but from a drummer's perspective what do you think of him?

I got into the guitar to get girls (didn't work) and after listening to Randy Rhoads play Flyin' High Again, I fell in love with his style of playing.
He had it all from in my opinion; unmatched technical ability, recording savvy and a classical background that made one ask, "Yngwie who?" when he would tear off a descending melodic minor run.