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SKATE PUNK, AUTHENTICITY, AND THE BAND SUICIDAL TENDENCIES – AN INTRODUCTION
In the early 1980s the subculture of skate punk became visually mediated in the new popular aesthetic form of music television (MTV). The music video, “Institutionalized” (Suicidal Tendencies,1984) was positioned between songs of David Bowie, Culture Club and the Rolling Stones but when this video played, people stopped to watch and listen – it made a statement as a representation of sociopolitical youth rebellion.

Beth Herbert
1 day ago5 min read
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