punk reached its climax with The Table. if you haven't danced to "do the standing still" then you haven't lived. i suppose that the sex pistols would come out on top of my list of influential punks, and they did produce a couple of great singles. anarchy in the uk is i think along with the clash's london calling the only punk in the rolling stone top 500 records of all time.
for more recent records i have a liking for arcade fire and clap your hands which both exibit some punkish tendancies.
Hi im new and i just have to say that i mostly listen to Metallica, Iron Maiden, Trivium, etc. However i do like the 'softer' stuff like Blink 182, Jimmy Eat World, and Greenday.
Metal and Punk !
As an older dude I now exchange recommendations with my son and have started going to gigs again after a long absence. Don't get too precious, it's just great to hear young bands who care about what they're playing.