[EP 385] Pub Rock: The Forgotten Scene That Created Punk with Mark Wilkerson

Pub rock may not be as well-known as punk or new wave, but its impact on rock history is impossible to ignore. Emerging in the UK during the early 1970s, pub rock rejected the excesses of glam and progressive rock in favor of a raw, back-to-basics approach that brought musicians and audiences closer together. In this episode of Booked On Rock, author Mark Wilkerson discusses his book Pub Rock (Genre: A 33 1/3 Series) and the vibrant scene that helped reshape the future of popular music.

Mark explores the origins of pub rock, its key artists—including Dr. Feelgood, Brinsley Sc...