I thought that learning about the punk rock scene in America was extremely fun and interesting. I love punk rock music and find it to be a great way for people to express themselves. At its core, it’s a form of rebellion against the system. Rich touched on this and shared how he was deeply inspired by the in-your-face style of punk rock music. It was fascinating to see how DIY the whole scene was—making your own advertisements, putting up your own signs, and even using graffiti to draw people in.

The most striking thing about it was how different the shows bands put on back then were compared to the ones today. Back then, it seemed to be much more chaotic, almost like a brawl, with very little security to prevent fights from breaking out. Nowadays, fights or other incidents at shows are much rarer. Additionally, the shows back then seemed far more communal, actively bringing people together.

All in all, I thought Rich’s presentation was extremely informative and interesting. Plus, I was able to snag some amazing free merch from it!

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