CM Punk

It's important to highlight CM Punk as part of the pro wrestling context at the time. That way, you'll see how he raised the bar. And it's needless to say he had his work cut out for him. The year was 2006, so not that long ago. And mainstream pro wrestling was stuck in an awkward transitional period. WWE was shifting towards a more PG product. But they had spent the past decade solidifying a chaotic, car crash form of entertainment. This approach included swearing, lots of blood, and a lack of political correctness. But times were changing. Most of those 90's fans had grown up. And the WWE saw an opportunity to capitalize on their new younger fanbase. So this overhaul in their branding meant adhering to family-friendly guidelines. Yes, I realize…

Was it a case of art imitating real life or did the WWE give former WWE wrestler CM Punk the raspberry by mocking him at the Backlash pay-per-view event this past Sunday? It's no secret that the WWE and former wrestling superstar and World Champion CM Punk have been at odds over several issues. In fact, he is still sitting on the sidelines awaiting a ruling related to a defamation lawsuit brought against him by WWE physician Chris Amann. After leaving the organization amid all the controversy,…

Musicians create music for many reasons. They write songs about love and songs about the loss of love. Some create songs to brag about how much material possessions they have or to express their own personal happiness. However sometimes there exists situations in the world that are so upsetting and controversial that even musicians feel forced to act. In time of war and turmoil, musicians become the voice of the people and through their music they reflect the growing discontent of the…

attempt to restore it to its roots. Hence from this movement, Punk rock was born. This was what many felt was needed in order to restore rock to its glory. “Outrageous, confrontational, and outside the mainstream of conventional rock-and-roll culture, punk rock conjures images of ripped T-shirts, Mohawk haircuts, and safety pins” (Zuschlag 2013). Punk rock was to embody the angry emotions of the young, white, middle class male youth. Their fights were against the establishments (governments,…

their social and cultural distinctiveness. Punks were blocked from most known venues because of their reputation, but the DIY culture of this punk rock subgroup promoted the creation of their own venues. These venues, like the Masque (MacLeod, 31), and connecting institutions, like the Canterbury Apartments, clustered together to form a strong…

others as major influences on their writing and performing. During their short five years of writing, recording, and touring they achieved moderate commercial success in the UK and were one of the first artist to do so on an independent label. In addition to the being successful, they are credited by some as one of the most influential artist of their time. Composed of members hailing from Michigan and Ohio, Citizen formed in 2009 while still attending high school. The genre of music they write…

The inherent grain with the film is kept intact and the grittiness of the punk rock future is a beaut. The audio is also pumping out that amazing soundtrack with no issues. The Special Features aren't exactly what I call very informative when it comes to the film itself. There are a couple neat special features that involve Director XXX early work. You have an interesting documentary from the 70s on the work of stuntmen in the industry. You also have a short PSA directed by XXX on the dangers…

CH19 Question 2 The core stylistic feature of punk rock is that it highly values the simplicity, volume, and speed. The volume and speed contribute its another feature, which is the attraction toward the young generation's attention, because it constructs an anger and rebellion feeling that matches the generation's emotional. On the other hand, the simplicity of punk rock gives it an amateur energy that the textbook state it as "do it yourself (DIY) attitude" (473). Moreover, simplicity is…

Punk or Politics? Punk rock is an aggressive genre, but does that always mean it has a political view behind it? Punk rock first originated in the 1970s and the U.K.’s main focus was politics. The U.S. tended to write more about their personal experiences. Punk rock is much more than a political statement. For example, The Sex Pistols wrote God Save the Queen, which is a rebellion against British Politics. Punk rock can be about politics, but it can also be about other ideas. A preeminent,…

[25][26][27] 1970s[edit] Mick Jagger on stage in July 1972, New York In 1970 Jagger bought Stargroves, a manor house and estate in Hampshire. The Rolling Stones and several other bands recorded there using a mobile studio. After Jones's death and their move in 1971 to the south of France as tax exiles,[28] Jagger and the rest of the band changed their look and style as the 1970s progressed. He also learned to play guitar and contributed guitar parts for certain songs on Sticky Fingers (1971)…