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Coffee Break: celebrating punk rock

Joey Ramone (1951-2001), singer with punk band the Ramones, onstage during a live concert performance by the band, with drummer Tommy Ramone in the background behind his drumkit, 1977. The backdrop has the band's 'presidential seal' logo and name.
Joey Ramone (1951-2001), singer with punk band the Ramones, onstage during a live concert performance by the band, with drummer Tommy Ramone in the background behind his drumkit, 1977. The backdrop has the band's 'presidential seal' logo and name.Keystone/Getty Images

by Jill Riley

August 14, 2023

Following a tragic shooting at a punk-rock show in Minneapolis on Friday night, we are going to celebrate the spirit of punk rock on Monday’s Coffee Break.

Punk rock is known for its DIY ethic and for its community spirit that welcomes all. Let’s highlight all that is good about punk rock with your song picks for today’s Coffee Break. What songs do you want to hear that shout out being a punk or a punk rocker?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Ramones - Judy Is A Punk
Ramones - Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
The Dead Milkmen - Punk Rock Girl
Generation X - One Hundred Punks
Alvvays - Plimsoll Punks
Gogol Bordello - Immigrant Punk
Television Personalities - Part Time Punks
Teddybears - Punkrocker
Tullycraft - The Punks Are Writing Love Songs (bonus)