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Subject Pathfinder - The Literate

Punk:A Guide to Materials Within theChicago Public Library

Joaquin Falcon

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The Chicago Public Library SystemSince first opening its doors to the public in 1873, the Chicago PublicLibrary has maintained its status of one of the Citys most democratic ofinstitutions providing all Chicagoans with a free and open place to gather,learn, connect, read and be transformed.

The more than 70 locations of the Chicago Public Library are at theforefront of providing innovative library services, technologies and toolsChicagoans need to achieve their personal goals and to establish the Citysrole as a competitive force in the global marketplace. Since 1989, the City ofChicago and the Chicago Public Library have opened 56 new or renovatedneighborhood libraries unprecedented public library growth. These newlibraries are that special third place beyond home and work where people

come to improve their lives, nourish their intellect or simply to beentertained. The library is where people of all ages and backgrounds gatherfreely. Through its rich and current book collections, state of the arttechnology and cultural and public partnerships, the Chicago Public Libraryis a thriving, engaged leader in Chicagos diverse neighborhoods.


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Subject Pathfinder GoalsTo inform the reader about the punk rock ethos, philosophy, cultureand style

To allay misconceptions about the genre, and reaffirm punksunderlying intellectual side

To inform the reader as to what resources are available within theChicago Public Librarys catalog

To expose readers of all ages to a timeless genre of music and literature

To expose the reader to some challenging, diverse, and great musicand writing

I spent a good portion of the 1990s being kicked in the head. -Joaquin Falcon


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Reference SourcesA Cultural Dictionary of Punk: 1974 1982 (2009), NicholasRombes

A look back at the birth of the punk movements inception, thisdictionary covers a wide range of entries that moves beyond thetraditional format. Entries include songs, bands, films and books, andeven some phrases native to the genre. (Oi, Oi, Oi!) This is a nicequick-reference tool for the aspiring punk.


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Reference SourcesThe Rough Guide to Punk, Al Spicer (2006)

This pocket-sized reference book covers the musicians, fashions, iconsand record labels behind the punk sub-culture. It provides criticalreviews of landmark albums and classic singles, plus the lowdown oneverything from safety pins and bondage trousers to venues like TheRoxy and CBGBs. It describes the history of punk, detailing keyevents, gigs and releases, from the seventies to the present day.


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Reference SourcesPunk: The Illustrated History of a Music Revolution, Adrian Boot &

Chris Salewicz (1997)

An ambitious reference guide, this works attempts to provide a band-by-band guide to the men and women responsible for unleashingpunk rock on the world. Written by fans, but critical of the genre, thisIllustrated History details from where punk came, its crash, and its re-birth into todays music scene.


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Reference SourcesPunk: The Whole Story, Mark Blake, editor (2006)

A big, glossy, information-packed work replete with great photographyand interviews, it concentrates mainly on the English punk scene. Agood starter for Anglophiles, the absence of many influential

American bands makes this work a less than well-rounded resource inthe punk canon.


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Reference SourcesPunk Rock: An Oral History, John Robb; edited by Oliver Craske

(2006)

A testimonial from English punker John Robb, formerly of TheMembranes, this work is a historical tour of the early punk scene bythe musicians and scenesters who made it happen. As with most oralhistories, the stories are interesting, but can be a bit rambling, but onecannot dispute its authenticity. These tales may warn a few away fromthe scene!


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Reference SourcesPunk, Steven Colgrave & Chris Sullivan (2005)

Another history that focuses on the Golden Age of Punk, this workcovers the history of the music, the attitude and dress of the SexPistols (as well as their history, as they were assembled by Londonshopkeeper Malcolm McLaren), and the general transition of thepunk scene from underground outlaws to a household word insuburbia.


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Reference SourcesPunk Rock Etiquette, Travis Nichols (2008)

Punk has always had a strong DIY ethic to it, and this guide is a how-to manual for forming your own punk band, organizing a tour, andmarketing yourself. Utilizing humor and relevant stories, this manualattempts to show the novice musician how to go about starting off in

the live music world, and more importantly, how to conduct ones selfonstage and on the road.


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Reference SourcesThe Encyclopedia of Punk, Brian Cogan; foreword by Penelope

Spheris (2008)

It takes a major fan to undertake the writing of an encyclopedia for anentire genre, but Cogan tackles the whole gambit in this social history,highlighting the scenes causes such as equality, environmentalism,

and animal welfare, but also highlighting some of the negativesassociated with the movement, including violence, Neo-Nazism, anddrug abuse within the scene. A complete and compelling work foranyone interested in the genre.


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Reference SourcesStory Behind the Protest Song: a Reference Guide to the 50 Songs

that Changed the 20th Century, Hardeep Phull (2008)

While this is not a volume dedicated solely to the punk rock genre, itis included to demonstrate the power of the genre, and to reiterate thepower of the music. While I may not agree with the authors

particular choice of punk protest song inclusions (Green Day?!?), I doappreciate the fact that the genre is represented, as punk does a fightsong like nothing else.


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Circulating SourcesYou Werent There A History of Chicago Punk 1977-84, Joe

Losurdo & Christina Tillman, Directors (2009)

A film devoted to the Chicago punk scenes early years, this too-cooldocumentary follows the scenes early years in the Windy City, anddisplays the relationship between the citys punks and gay community,

as gay bars were often the only places the bands could get stage time.The film documents the bands and people responsible for the scene,and establishes Chicago as an important world punk destination.


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Circulating SourcesThe Filth and the Fury, Julian Temple, Director (2000)

The Sex Pistols were a band for only 26 months, but became arguablythe most visible punk band ever. Compiling classic footage andinterviews, Director Julian Temple chronicles their rise from gutterpunk to magazine cover boys even though their bassist couldnt play

to save his life, and had a nagging love for heroin.


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Circulating SourcesThe Future is Unwritten, Julian Temple, Director (2008)

This documentary about the Clashs Joe Strummer is both a history ofthe musician and his band, maybe the most important to come out ofEngland, and labeled The only band that matters. The film is acollection of interviews with musicians, celebrities, and people whose

lives were changed by his music, his radio show, and his humor.


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Circulating SourcesThe Heebie-Jeebies at CBGBs: A Secret History of Jewish Punk,

Steven Lee Beeber (2006)

A book that documents the Godfathers of Punk, a collection ofAmerican musicians who were influential in the New York musicscene, who all happened to be Jewish, and all seemed to congregate at

one venue, NYCs historic CBGB theater. While the book centers onthe lack of visibility of Jews in American popular music, it is a greatexpose about artists such as Lou Reed, the Ramones, a filthy rockclub, and the music they all made together.


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Circulating SourcesAmerican Hardcore, Paul Rachman, Director (2007)

Set against the conservative early 80s political landscape, this filmchronicles the homegrown hardcore scene that was a swift kick in thehead to corporate rock and mainstream complacency, as disaffectedteens adopted the same collective credo--harder, faster, louder. This

film documents what American punks did in the 1980s to setthemselves apart from the English scene, and set the face for punk tocome.


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Circulating SourcesLondon Calling, The Clash (1979)

The best album the Clash ever produced, it created a different punksound than what people were used to. Combining reggae, rock, andska, its powerful anthems were a political call to action for ageneration, and the band experienced both fan and critical acclaim

across the globe.


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Circulating Sources13 Songs, Fugazi (1989)

Fugazi is a hardcore band at heart, fronted by Ian McKaye, formerly ofMinor Threat, and a devoted straight-edger. Fugazi exemplifies thematured punk sound, featuring no-nonsense, straight-up, intelligent,rock and roll. Listening to this band makes you want to start eating

brown rice and vegetables while seriously considering what the topicof your manifesto will be.


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Circulating SourcesSomewhere Between Heaven and Hell, Social Distortion (1992)

Southern Californias Social Distortion has a rockabilly soul, and thisrelease is the bands best example of their sound. While this bandmay not try to rip your face off like other traditionally punk bands,it is tattooed cowpunk at its finest, preferably played within the

confines of any American automobile manufactured before 1970.


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Circulating SourcesOperation Ivy, Operation Ivy (1989)

Taking inspiration from the Clash, Operation Ivy, fronted by TimArmstrong is a masterpiece of guitar driven rock and roll, multiplesingers, and an underlying reggae and ska influence. The onlycomplete album the band ever officially released, it is a masterpiece of

danceable anthems, political fury, and teenage angst.


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Circulating SourcesNew Wave, Against Me! (2007)

The first major - label release by Florida's Against Me!, thiscontemporary group is one of the first of its generation to tacklepolitics head-on, while making a great noise at the same time. Topicsdeal with the Bush administration, drug abuse, and ugly Americans

abroad, all while keeping to a weird folk ethos that gives the band theirsignature sound, and the greatest junkie empowerment anthem ever,Thrash Unreal.


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Beeber, S. L. (2006). The heebie-jeebies at CBGB's: a secret history ofJewish punk. Chicago: Chicago Review Press.

Blake, M. (2006). Punk: the whole story. New York, NY: DK Publishing.

Boot, A., &Salewicz, C. (1997). Punk: the illustrated history of a musicrevolution. New York, N.Y.: Penguin Studio.


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Cogan, B., &Spheeris, P. (2008).The encyclopedia of punk . New York:

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Colegrave, S., & Sullivan, C. (20052001). Punk (Pbk. ed.). New York,

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BibliographyNichols, T. (2008). Punk rock etiquette: the ultimate how-to guide for punk,underground, DIY, and indie bands. New York: Roaring Brook Press.

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