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''Punk'' was a Fanzine created by cartoonist John Holmstrom , publisher Ged Dunn and "resident punk" Legs McNeil . They published a total of 17 issues between 1976 and 1979 . Covers featured such artists as Lou Reed , Patti Smith and Blondie . The magazine staff went through many changes during those years, as a result Ged Dunn left in early 1977 and Legs quit shortly afterwards.

Punk was a vehicle for discussing and examining the Underground Music scene in New York, primarily what would be called Punk Rock . The music was exemplified by bands like Wayne County which was featured in clubs like Max's Kansas City and CBGB . It mixed '' Mad Magazine ''-style cartooning with the more straightforward pop journalism of the kind found in '' Creem ''.

In 2001 ''Punk'' was re-launched, but the events on 9/11 set back the plans for a relaunch. In 2006 the magazine was revived, and current issues are still being published.


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