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Punk as a genre and subculture emerged in the 1970s from various sources, so it’s not the result of a single person’s invention. However, there are a few key figures often associated with its inception. In the US, the Ramones and New York Dolls were pivotal in the development of punk rock. Meanwhile, in the UK, the Sex Pistols and The Clash were instrumental in the genre’s rise. The fashion, ethos, and attitude of punk were largely shaped by people like Malcolm McLaren, Vivian Westwood, and Danny Fields, who were key influencers and participants in the punk scene.