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Straight edge grew out of hardcore punk in the late 1970s and early 1980s and was partly characterized by shouted rather than sung vocals. [16] Straight-edge individuals of this early era often associated with the original punk ideals such as individualism, disdain for work and school, and live-for-the-moment attitudes. [9]
Straight edge originated in the Washington, D.C. hardcore punk scene with the Minor Threat song "Straight Edge" written by frontman Ian MacKaye and guitarist Brian Baker. Straight edge involves abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drug use. Some who claim the title straight edge also abstain from caffeine, casual sex and
Straight edge is a philosophy of hardcore punk culture, adherents of which refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs, in reaction to the excesses of punk subculture. [ 65 ] [ 66 ] For some, this extends to refraining from engaging in promiscuous sex, following a vegetarian or vegan diet, and not drinking coffee or taking ...
A Pennsylvania woman who recently celebrated her 114th birthday is being recognized as the oldest living person in North America — and credits her very long life to abstaining from everyday vices.
Hardline is a subculture that has its roots in the vegan straight edge hardcore punk scene. [1] It is commonly seen as a more extreme version of straight edge, with influences from deep ecology philosophy.
Minor Threat and Fugazi frontman Ian MacKaye, credited as creator of the term "straight edge" Pro wrestler and MMA fighter CM Punk Rapper and producer Tyler, the Creator Pitcher C. J. Wilson H 2 O frontman Toby Morse Rise Against Frontman Tim McIlrath Electro house musician and producer Steve Aoki Arch Enemy lead singer Alissa White-Gluz
"Straight Edge" is a track from Minor Threat's 1981 eponymous debut 7-inch EP, later reissued both as part of the 1984 collection Minor Threat, then as part of 1989's Complete Discography. The song was the inspiration for a movement in the punk subculture known as straight edge .
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