The Audio Files Ep. 12: History of Punk - Part 3 - UK

Brad Zerbo and Jaytriot continue their deep dive into punk history, this time exploring the birth of the UK scene that reshaped music forever. From the Ramones’ 1976 trip to London that inspired a wave of bands, to the meteoric rise and infamous flameout of the Sex Pistols, the hosts trace how punk spread like wildfire across England. They unpack the chaos of the Pistols’ U.S. tour, the Clash’s call-to-arms anthems, and the Damned’s pioneering single that sparked the indie revolution. Along the way, they highlight the Buzzcocks’ pop-punk blueprint, Billy Idol’s early days with Generation X, and trailblazers like X-Ray Spex and Siouxsie and the Banshees who brought women and new sounds into the fold. With stories of Sid Vicious’ onstage antics, vampire obsessions, saxophone-driven rebellion, and the Sex Pistols trolling the Queen’s Jubilee, this episode captures the danger, fun, and lasting influence of punk’s UK explosion.