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My brother and I at NOFX last night. Why this is so important to me: - I've listened to them for 25+ years (eek!) - Something my brother and I can bond over - The Punk 'movement' was counterculture yet potent Exploring how Punk Rock rallied the 'outcasts' and created a movement so powerful that it hit the mainstream is something incredible. How NOFX is still packing out the biggest NYC venue not in a sports arena is a massive feat (other punk bands like Rancid and Green Day are selling out the arenas too). Rallying so many people against a common enemy (the establishment / authority) was potent. And everlasting. And it separated itself and didn't lose steam/followers with the inspirational rock bands from just a few years earlier (and today) dominating the space. In fact, it gained momentum because of them. They were trying to be different, not better. As a result the more traditional main stream bands weren’t really competitors at all. When you can mix good vibes nostalgia with family AND get a lesson in creating movements that last = ❤️ I'm going again tomorrow night again. IYKYK. Movements >>>