Well, I hate Rush and Yes as much as the next man but I also think that virtually all the punk bands were shit. Beyond that subjective judgement what is plain to see for anyone who cares to take the time is that punk made decent musicians afraid to demonstrate their talent. How else would Sid Vicious, an idiotic, talentless, moronic thug, become the poster boy of the movement?
Drowned in Sound – The Insider: ↑How the ‚Albums Artist‘ is being strangled