Cowpunk

Cowpunk or Country punk is a subgenre of punk rock that began in Southern California in the 1980s, especially Los Angeles. It combines punk rock with country music, folk music, and blues in sound, subject matter, attitude, and style. It grew directly out of the city's strong roots in both country music, country rock, and folk rock. Many of the musicians in this scene have now become associated with alternative country or roots rock.
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