Punk ? Just a great rock band

[life on mars]

Some people have said that the New York Dolls were the first punk band but you could go back as far as Syd Barrett and early Who/Stooges.

I'd suggest the Velvet Underground may hold the mantle of first punks In my humble view , when you match thier music versus that of the age .

[Helen Wiggy]

I'd suggest the Velvet Underground may hold the mantle of first punks In my humble view , when you match thier music versus that of the age .

Yes, the Velvets are one of my favourite bands and would probably be called proto-punk if you want to put labels on things.