Punk Bands on the Frontlines: Fighting Their Own Fans

This episode dives into how punk groups like the Stooges at Los Angeles’s Masque and the Sex Pistols in London’s Ritz had to confront unruly crowds, turning shows into chaotic showdowns. We trace scene‑wide tensions across early New York, Chicago, and L.A., examine what pushed bands to take matters into their own hands, and consider how those moments shaped punk's DIY ethic and crowd dynamics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices