Könsrock
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| Cultural origins | late-1970s Sweden |
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Könsrock (Swedish for Genitalia rock) is a
The term könsrock was coined by music journalists to describe the genre after it had existed for a couple of decades, and has in general not been used by the artists themselves.
Characteristics
Könsrock is commonly produced using the same line-up as punk rock, often including post-punk influences with drum machines, keyboards, and other electronic devices. Some bands use heavily distorted instrument similar to extreme punk, and some use a more experimental sound deliberately made to sound unpleasant. The lyrics are usually offensive and deal with topics such as handicapped people, homosexuality, pedophilia, bodily functions, Nazism, drugs, and violence.[1][2] Könsrock has been popular in schools in Sweden and has on some occasions caused public outrage.[3]
History
Two important earlier influences to könsrock were Johnny Bode, who released three records in the 1960s and 1970s with songs with explicit sexual lyrics, and Eddie Meduza, also known for songs with off-color and often sexual lyrics. As neither worked in a punk rock style, they are not considered part of the könsrock genre proper. Onkel Kånkel and his Kånkelbär, formed in 1979, are often considered to have created the genre.[1]
Tunnan och Moroten
In 1994
References
- ^ a b "Artisten Onkel Kånkel död". Svenska Dagbladet. 17 August 2009.
- ^ "Aftonbladet puls: Onkel Kånkel".
- ^ "Riksdagsman vill stoppa Onkel Kånkel – Flashback.se".