List Rules The definition of "punk" is nebulous - if you don't consider a band punk, feel free to vote em down
The subject of who is the greatest punk band has fueled argument and debate for decades. Punk and punk inspired musical acts are more common than ever but the underground punk acts of the 70s and 80s will always be remembered for creating a culture for rebellion. From 80s punk to today's top punk bands, which are the best punk rock bands of all time and the best punk bands ever? These punk rocks are also making some of the best rock songs of 2018.
Good punk bands aren't hard to find, there's plenty of great punk music out there, thanks to the many punk groups on this list. Don't see your favorite punk rockers below? Click Rerank to add your list of your favorite punk bands here or vote up the punk acts you love and help create the definitive list of the greatest famous punk bands of all time.
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1
7,169 2,966
The ClashLondon Calling, The Clash, Black Market Clash
2
6,457 3,316
RamonesRamones, Rocket to Russia, End of the Century
3
6,552 2,911
Sex PistolsNever Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, The Great Rock ’n’ Roll Swindle
4
5,733 2,191
Dead KennedysFresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables, Nazi Punks Fuck Off, Bleed for Me