How Gainesville helped carry the ‘punk rock torch’ throughout the country

In the humdrum of a college town, Gainesville’s heart pumps to the beat of music.

What may most widely be recognized nowadays is the Tom Petty lyrics “Gonna stand my ground, and I won’t back down,” shouted by Gator fans decked out in orange and blue.

But just outside The Swamp is where punk rock came to thrive…

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