Which of the following describes primary points of origin for punk? Single choice

A

Resistance to improvisation returns musicians to the basics of songwriting; London-based punk was mostly influenced by the Beatles; New York-based punk was mostly influenced by the Brill-building "Wall of Sound" aesthetic.

B

Resistance to professionalization returns musicians to scaled-down, D.I.Y., elemental rock; London-based punk took political and musical elements of Reggae; New York-based punk artists at CBGB were not stylistically unified.

C

Resistance to the Beatles enduring charm returns musicians to satirical minstrelsy; London-based punk was mostly influenced by suburban garage sounds; New York-based punk was mostly influenced by the psychedelic rock.

D

Resistance to negativity returns musicians to a more sentimental, musicianship-focused approach to rock; London-based punk explores occult “headbanger” themes; New York-based punk tries to echo swing.

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