Punk Magazine Logo T-Shirt worn by Debbie Harry BLONDIE

Punk Magazine was one of the first and most influential publications to document the emerging punk rock scene in 1970s New York. Co-founded by John Holmstrom along with Legs McNeil and Ged Dunn, the magazine combined irreverent humor, hand-drawn cartoons, and raw coverage of bands like the Ramones, Blondie, and the New York Dolls. Its DIY style and sarcastic tone perfectly captured the energy and attitude of early punk culture, helping to define not just the music but the look and voice of the movement. Holmstrom’s distinctive illustrations became a key part of the magazine’s identity, making Punk Magazine both a cultural document and a piece of underground art history.