Punk the Early Years

Interviewer, Researcher & Narrator Virginia Boston

Raw Energy - Punk the Early Years, shot in 1977-78, documents the early days of the Punk Rock phenomenon and many of the players who have tended to be overlooked by the usual focus on The Sex Pistols and The Clash. Here you’ll find Jordan telling us, “it’s good females can get up on stage and have as much admiration as the male contingent”; the record execs explaining their dealings with The Pistols, The Clash and looking for the “next trend”; Sniffin Glue editor Danny Baker voicing his frustration with the factory system; the politics; the violence against young punks; and the last ever interview with Marc Bolan!

Performances from: The Slits, The Adverts, Eddie and The Hot Rods, X-Ray Spex, Billy Idol and Generation X.

Watch the documentary below including interviews with Billy Idol, Poly Styrene, Siouxsie Sioux, Danny Baker, Marc Bolan… https://youtu.be/3rG83PJprm8