From the Velvets to the Voidoids

Clinton Heylin’s extensively researched book “From the Velvets to the Voidoids: The Birth of American Punk Rock” follows the punk scene’s origins from the middle of the 1960s until the advent of “new wave” in the early 1980s. Through the musicians’ own words, it offers unique insights into the evolution of the music. Influential bands including Patti Smith, Television, Pere Ubu, Blondie, the Ramones, the MC5, the Stooges, Talking Heads, and the Dead Boys are included in the book. It’s regarded as a must-read for rock revolt.