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Thurston Moore on Punk

Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth explores the music of punk rock. Meeting with musicians such as Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley and Chrissie Hynde.

In 2016, punk rock celebrated its 40th anniversary with a series of events across some of Britain's major cultural institutions. Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth was in New York in 1976 - but he had a passionate interest in British punk. Now a London resident himself, Moore explores the music that changed his life, meeting Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley, Chrissie Hynde, director Julien Temple and celebrating one of his favourite bands, X-Ray Spex.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 27 May 201608:00GMT

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterThurston Moore
Interviewed GuestPete Shelley
Interviewed GuestChrissie Hynde
Interviewed GuestJulien Temple
EditorJanet Lee
Series ProducerJohn Mullen
ProducerJohn O'Rourke
DirectorJohn O'Rourke

Broadcasts

  • Fri 13 May 201614:30GMT
  • Sat 14 May 201600:30GMT
  • Sun 15 May 201605:30GMT
  • Sun 15 May 201618:30GMT
  • Sun 15 May 201622:30GMT
  • Mon 16 May 201600:30GMT
  • Mon 16 May 201608:00GMT
  • Thu 19 May 201609:30GMT
  • Fri 27 May 201608:00GMT