Punk rock exploded out of the chaos of 1970s New York, giving a voice to outsiders, rebels, and misfits. Yet many of the movement’s most influential musicians, managers, club owners, and tastemakers came from Jewish backgrounds. From CBGB and the Ramones to the rise of punk in both New York and London, why were Jews so prominent in a movement built on alienation, rebellion, and challenging the mainstream?
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