List of post-punk bands explained
The following is a list of post-punk bands. Post-punk is a musical movement that began at the end of the 1970s, following on the heels of the initial punk rock movement.[1] The essential period that is most commonly cited as post-punk falls between 1978 and 1984.
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Post-punk revival bands
See main article: article and List of post-punk revival bands.
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