The critique, while focused on music, extended to other aspects of culture. The group formed in 1974 and took their names from a pseudonym of Paul McCarney-Paul Ramon. Their first important album was released in 1976. Like other early punk groups, the Ramones conceived of themselves in opposition to the complex structures and performance techniques of progressive or modernist Rock in the late 60s and early 70s-in particular, in opposition to such players and groups as Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, and Led Zepellin . They were described as . . .
Introduction Starts with only the back beat in the snare drum, with the high hat playing against it.
It began around 1990 in Olympia, Washington and their first National Convention occurred in 1992. This is the same musical environment that would foster bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam . This group arose out of the Riot Grrl movement, but resists any attempt to be defined as representative of its ideas. However, the music of this group does deal with the construction and maintenance of gender roles, and their adverse affects, particularly on women. The lyrics of this song are deliberately provocative, pehaps shocking, but this is their intent.