Any old punks out there?

I graduated in 1986 near the end of the punk scence, so pretty much missed it, but I did manage to see Social D in concert and loved them. I still listen to them. I also saw D.R.I. live (in a tiny bar in Reno, NV), but I think their music may be the transition from punk to speed metal and slam-dancing to moshing.I'm sorry I missed the punk scene, though, it sounds like it was about something more than just hard music. I didn't know that.I do remember that the punks in my age-group were the skaters.You know what? I miss having only a few types of rock music: soft rock, classic rock, heavy metal, thrash metal, punk, etc.Has anyone seen all the types of rock music now? It's crazy. Indie rock, thrash, pop punk, post-punk, death metal, heavy metal, alternative rock, progressive metal, gothic, grunge, black metal, hard rock, power metal, thrash metal, post-rock, metalcore, doom metal, folk metal, viking metal, nu-metal. I think I've even seen something called devil rock and Screamo. WTF???This message has been edited by roxrkool, 02-08-2006 02:04 PM

All the various ill-defined genres must come from the teen need to be 'unique' or 'innovative.' "I'm so cool I listen to nu-metal."I'm glad you like the avatar, it's my personal favorite. I don't remember where I picked it up exactly, but found it on one of the various avatar sites. I can't say I'm a huge comic book fan, though I did read my fair share growing up and I still enjoy watching the TV stuff with my boy, but I do love the art.

... but you're right. Looked it up in the Urban Dictionary.The only Emo I know is the comedian. lolI feel old.

My fave band of all time has to be AC/DC with Bon Scott, although Back in Black has to be one of the best rock albums ever.I don't listen to DC much anymore (I'm really digging the new stuff), but when I do, it makes me crave weed. lolSpeaking of guitars, I just bought my 4 year old a guitar. He wants me to teach him how to play like System of a Down and Slipknot. I'm in trouble...This message has been edited by roxrkool, 02-10-2006 06:00 PM