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Anarchy Merchandise

Anarchy Circle Iron-on Patch

A surge of popular interest in anarchism occurred during the 1970s in the United Kingdom following the birth of punk rock, in particular the Situationist-influenced graphics of Sex Pistols artist Jamie Reid, as well as that band's first single, "Anarchy in the UK."

However, while the early punk scene appropriated anarchist imagery mainly for its shock value, Crass may have been the first punk band to expound serious anarchist and pacifist ideas.

The concept of anarcho-punk was quickly picked up on by bands like Flux of Pink Indians and Conflict.