EPISODE · Sep 6, 2026 · 22 MIN

Punk Drumming & the Rush to 200+ BPM: From Ramones to Bad Brains

from The History of Punk Rock Podcast: Bands, Scenes, Hardcore, DIY Culture, Record Labels, Clubs, and Punk Music History · host Podily

This episode follows the evolution of punk drumming as a force for speed, exploring how trailblazers like Tommy Ramone in New York, Topper Headon of The Clash, Earl Hudson of Bad Brains and Bill Stevenson of The Descendents turned tempo into an architectural element that shaped hardcore, skate‑punk, and pop‑punk scenes across the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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