2.1.1 The beginnings of performance

2.1.1 The beginnings of performance
Student Book
pp 52–59

Research activity
Many forms of performance began in religious rites and ceremonies. The tragedies and comedies that are the roots of many modern plays originated in festivals for the god Dionysus in ancient Greece. Terms such as chorus and scene were first used in Greek theatre.
Punk rock:

• when and where the form originated
  Punk rock is a style of music. Punk rock developed in the mid-1970’s in New York City. Bands like The Ramones, Television, Blondie, and Patti Smith played loud, angry songs. Many bands played at a club called CBGB's. In Britain, bands started playing punk rock in 1976-1977.
  
• early examples
  Bands like The Ramones, Television, Blondie, and Patti Smith played loud, angry songs. Many bands played at a club called CBGB's.

• people who were involved at the beginning.
  Punk rock was originally used to describe garage musicians in the 60’s. People in bands sang and played to the top of their lungs. Punk rock musicians didn’t have a clue about the rules of music and that’s why they broke them. Punk rock musicians got their rebellious reputation also because of the way they dressed.