Punk

Thomas’ band helped shape 1980s college rock and the alternative boom to come.

Burke’s propulsive, eclectic rhythms helped Blondie sound like no other band.

He also co-founded the Lords of the New Church.

Johansen also performed as Buster Poindexter, who had a 1987 hit with “Hot, Hot, Hot.”

Thompson’s ferocious drums helped propel the influential Detroit rock group.

He helped capture the sound of bands like Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey, and Bush.

He was the sole creative force behind the modern dark wave act.

He fought to protect sacred Indigenous sites through his art and actions.

He was a member of proto-punk band the Dictators and rock act the Del-Lords.

He was known for his socially aware and politically charged lyrics.