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When Punk Rock Erupted in London.

Rock historian Ed Ward looks back to the dawn of the British punk scene, and the creation of acts such as the Sex Pistols, the Clash, Billy Idol, and Siouxie and the Banshees.

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Other segments from the episode on September 19, 1989

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, September 19, 1989: Interview with Arthur Ashe; Commentary on British punk music; Interview with Gary Taylor; Review of Cynthia Ozick's book "The Shawl."

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