Pop-punk is one of the many great foundational genres we have in the grand tapestry of this history we know as music. While it might be most commonly known for being part of the era of MTV, Vans sneakers, Tony Hawk-inspired skateboarding, and plenty of eyeliner and hair gel, punk with a splash of pop’s inviting melody began much earlier in time. Bands like the Ramones and the Buzzcocks helped usher in pop-punk in the ’70s and were steadily followed by influential acts like Bad Religion, the Descendants, and The Misfits.