The Pretty Things pioneered a raw approach to rhythm and blues that influenced a number of key bands of the 1960s British invasion, particularly The Rolling Stones. The Pretty Things were preceded by Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys, which consisted of Dick Taylor, fellow Sidcup Art College stude

Classic rock, Cool, Distorted, Gritty, Hypnotic, Implosive, Intense, Joyful, Minimal, Physical force, Playful, Pop, Power, Primal, Quirky, Repetitive, Rhythmic, Rough

Anyone who likes all four beats bumping hard on the floor has heard of Carl Cox. Considered "the greatest DJ in the world" by loyal fans and fawning critics alike, Cox jumped into the British dance scene in the late '70s and never looked back. He's a master of techno who knows how to keep a bit of gr

Hi-tech, Implosive, Intense, Layered, Moody, Techno/house/big beat

The Sex Pistols stepped on to the London stage in 1975 fit to offend. The sneering, spitting brats sent the mainstream listening audience, the media, and even the London rock-hall owners screaming for safety from the band's raw, corruptive sound and brutal image. The Sex Pistols marked the rise of pu

Angry, Dystopic, Implosive, Primal, Punk, Violent