The 15 Least Punk Rock Moments from Allegedly Legendary Punk Rockers
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What is punk? Well, Webster’s dictionary defines… Sorry, just kidding. In our own words (which we know will no doubt be skewered by all the “real punks” out there), punk music began as an incredibly fast, three chord, f*ck what you thought you knew about rock & roll type of rock & roll. That raw, simplistic, anti-establishment sentiment became an entire punk subculture for teens since the ’70s. That whole “anti-establishment” thing is where things get messy.
Punk rock musicians are labeled “sell-outs” more than any other artists, because most other genres don’t live in that gray area between anarchy and capitalism. Jay-Z made it known that he was out for fame and riches since day one, and everyone got behind that. Punks connect with fans with a “f*ck commercialism” message, but they also want to live off of their art. So where’s the line? We’re not saying that they can’t make a living. Some of these bands went diamond, and are globally recognizable, but while they’re still in the punk realm, un-punk moments like product-hawking cash-grabs, and primadonna freak outs will not be tolerated. Like these 15 moments here.
“Anarchy in the U.K.” on a credit card?! Oi! Oi! Oi!
![UN-PUNK PUNK MOMENTS SEX PISTOLS CREDIT CARDS GRITAR HERO un II Kingin money Virgin MasterCar Night mon 5276 In 2015, Virgin Money ANARO 52 NOW Virgin NEVER MIND launched a line of credit IN SIR FL THE BOLLOCKS A cards that featured Sex HERE'S THE OLS Pistols logos. A press release MasterCard Sex PISTOLS stated, It's time for consumers to put a little bit of rebellion in their pocket. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/0/3/886803.jpg)
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Virgin Money
Safe and dependable. Ya know, punk stuff.
![UN-PUNK PUNK MOMENTS BENJI MADDEN OF AST COAST GOOD CHARLOTTE PLANX TAXI и INVESTS WISELY The least punk thing I ever did was open a Money Market account. Blue Chip stocks. Mutual Funds. They're a very safe and dependable way to grow your money long term. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/9/3/886793.jpg)
To be fair, cruise ship guests do have a lust for life.
![UN-PUNK PUNK MOMENTS IGGY POP'S RoyalCaribbean royalearibbean.com LUST FOR LIFE WAS USED IN A COMMERCIAL The 1977 hit was used for the Royal Caribbean cruise line. The liquor and drugs line was clearly not included as the wholesome family bonded over fun-in-the-sun activities. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/9/9/886799.jpg)
Punk goes to Broadway.
![UN-PUNK PUNK MOMENTS AMERICAN IDIOT: THE MUSICAL Billie Joe Armstrong wrote the musical with Tony Award-winning playwright Michael Mayer. Armstrong introduced a song at the 2010 Tonys, and the punk singing with the Broadway flare is just so cringeworthy. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/9/4/886794.jpg)
Sex Pistols members share a common bond.
![UN-PUNK PUNK MOMENTS THE SEX PISTOLS ADMIT THEIR REUNION IS FILTHY LU NK? CAL - andy THY U A CASH GRAB The e over show Sex PiSTOLS FILTHYLLICRE LIVE entrap THE For 1996's Filthy Lucre Tour, Johnny Rotten told fans, We still hate each other with a vengeance, but we found a common cause, and that's your money. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/0/1/886801.jpg)
Dee Dee Ramone regretfully hops on the rap bandwagon.
![UN-PUNK PUNK MOMENTS DEE DEE KING Standing Spotlight DEE DEE RAMONE QUIT THE RAMONES FOR A RAP CAREER On Rolling Stone's list of Worst Decisions in Music History, he released the rap album Standing in the Spotlight as Dee Dee King. A commercial and critical bomb, he returned to punk music, but never re-joined the Ramones. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/9/7/886797.jpg)
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Sire, Warner Bros.
Jawbreaker alienates themselves from, well everybody.
![UN-PUNK PUNK MOMENTS JA WBREAKER ig SIGNED WITH DGC AND CHANGED THEIR SOUND R Coming from a DIY scene, Jawbreaker signed with Warner subsidiary DSC in 1995 and pissed off their fanbase. They polished their sound for the mainstream, which was not well received, and they broke up within the year. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/9/8/886798.jpg)
Warped Tour doesn’t like foul language, so neither do we!
![UN-PUNK PUNK MOMENTS DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL CAVES TO CENSORSHIP When Vans Warped Tour began catering to younger audiences, they discouraged foul language. In 2004, Chris Carrabba of Dashboard actually muted himself during his crass lyrics. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/9/1/886791.jpg)
Billie Joe Armstrong’s diva moment.
![UN-PUNK PUNK MOMENTS BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG STOPS PLAYING TO BERATE THE FESTIVAL Informed that their set during the iHeartRadio festival was cut short, he ranted, I've been around since 1988, and you're gonna give me one minute? You gotta be f-ing kidding me! I'm not f-king Justin Beiber, you motherf-kers! CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/9/6/886796.jpg)
No for real, Chumbawamba was punk as all hell.
![UN-PUNK PUNK MOMENTS CHUMBAWAMBA WENT FROM ANARCHO-PUNK TO TUBTHUMPING Formerly Skin Disease and Scab Aid, the band formed in 1982, and were actually at the forefront of the anarcho-punk movement. Their unexpectedly catchy song Tubthumping was hijacked by drunk sports fans and became a huge jock jam. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/0/4/886804.jpg)
How many Sex Pistols sell-out moments can one list handle?!
![UN-PUNK PUNK MOMENTS - Sex Pistols Official DE MIO @sexpistols The God Save The Queen NFT collection, includes three tiers of rarity Each tier features a number of artworks & NFT's will be allocated upon minting. 1:01 PM Jun 9. 2022 SEX PISTOLS PROMOTE GOD SAVE THE QUEEN NTFS In a tweet that sparked fan outrage, Sex Pistols hawk NFTs with three tiers of rarity. Cool, man! CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/0/0/886800.jpg)
Punk: Three Chords and three chipmunks.
![UN-PUNK PUNK MOMENTS ALVIN, SIMON, AND THEODORE GO PUNK! The Chipmunks have always been known for their hardcore punk roots, but their 1980 album Chipmunk Punk didn't actually feature any punk songs. They simply punkified Tom Petty's hit Refugee and Blondie's Call Me. Unpunk to the max. A CRACKED For ДЕН](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/9/5/886795.jpg)
Mercury Records
Blink-182 will let any ol’ ad campaign use their song.
![UN-PUNK PUNK MOMENTS BLINK-182 IS COOL WITH MARKETING In 2020, their hit All The Small Things was used in a BMW ad. Dunkin' Donuts claimed that their All The Fall Things campaign was not a Blink-182 pun, but said they were honored to receive such positive feedback from the band. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/0/2/886802.jpg)
Travis Barker, make-up, tuxedo, Vanity Fair, Oscars, Kourtney Kardashian, punk?
![UN-PUNK PUNK MOMENTS TRAVIS BARKER PERFORMS AT THE VANITY FAIR can san OSCAR PARTY In a Vanity Fair Oscars interview, he sits with wife Kourtney Kardashian, getting his make-up done and tux fitted, and we're reminded that the '90s were a long time ago. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/9/0/886790.jpg)
Vanity Fair
The Rock & Roll HoF is beneath Johnny Rotten, but Country Life butter…
![UN-PUNK PUNK MOMENTS JOHN JOHNNY ROTTEN LYDON APPEARS IN A BUTTER COMMERCIAL After refusing to accept a Rock & Roll HoF induction in 2006 (defiantly saying, We're not your monkeys), Lydon was reportedly paid $8 million to appear in a Country Life butter ad in 2008. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/7/9/2/886792.jpg)
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Saputo Dairy UK