Punk 76

I was born in the year of Punk so my safety pins were stuck through my nappy rather than my nose.
Punk's origins had begun in New York in the mid Seventies but '76 was the moment it kicked off in the UK and Australia.

The Ramones and Blondie released their debut albums in the States.  The Damned released the first UK punk single on the independent Stiff label and Manchester's Buzzcocks recorded their Spiral Scratch EP although it wasn't released until January '77.
Joe Strummer left his previous pub rock band The 101'ers and went on to form The Clash.
In Australia Radio Birdman and The Saints also released early classic punk singles.

The Sex Pistols made headlines in the UK when they appeared on a UK TV show and swore a lot when encouraged by the presenter.  Shocking behavior 40 years ago but rather cute now.

Sex Pistols Bill Grundy Interview 1st December 1976