Quote by Billie Joe Armstrong

There are a lot of bands who claim to be punk and they only play the music, they have no clue what it's all about. It's a lifestyle. It's not about popularity and all that crap.

There are a lot of bands who claim to be punk and they only

Summary

This quote highlights the difference between bands who merely play punk music and those who truly embody the punk ethos. It argues that being punk is more than just playing a certain style of music; it is a way of life. True punk is characterized by its rejection of mainstream popularity and corporate influence, emphasizing instead a DIY ethic and a countercultural mindset. The quote calls out bands who claim to be punk but are disconnected from the core values and ideologies that define the punk subculture.

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By Billie Joe Armstrong

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