punk rock
noun
: rock music marked by extreme and often deliberately offensive expressions of alienation and social discontent
punk rocker
noun
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Casey spoke with The Times about challenging MAGA through the rebellion of punk rock.
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Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The legendary punk rock band formed in California’s East Bay and was a seminal part of the early 1990s Bay Area music scene before going on to massive mainstream success.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
While much of the debate (and excitement) centers on the selection of Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny as the headliner, punk rock fans are eager to see how and what opening band Green Day will do with its moment in the national limelight.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The punk rock band took a swipe at Vice President JD Vance last March.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
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Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The legendary punk rock band formed in California’s East Bay and was a seminal part of the early 1990s Bay Area music scene before going on to massive mainstream success.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
While much of the debate (and excitement) centers on the selection of Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny as the headliner, punk rock fans are eager to see how and what opening band Green Day will do with its moment in the national limelight.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The punk rock band took a swipe at Vice President JD Vance last March.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Punk rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punk%20rock. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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