Let the list below of the Top 30 Punk Rock Songs of the '70s, selected by UCR's staff, serve as an outline rather than a road ...

The idea of punk rock was to disrupt the ‘70s rock party and replace it with something more vibrant and subversive. Therefore, you must have the most off-kilter, gripping singer you can find.

In the '70s, punk and metal borrowed this idea in pursuit of fashion rebellion. Icons like Lemmy Kilmister inspired the switch from leather to denim as it was easier to sew on.

With Beats-poetry-and-noir-fiction inspired lyrics, alluring guy/girl co-lead vocals and unique mix of rock, punk and roots music, X released their essential debut album, “Los Angeles,” in 1980.

Rock legend Carole King recently posted a photo with an iconic '70s band, The Section—and fans were stunned by the mind-boggling amount of talent packed into one shot.