The Ramones' genre

PUNK

This rebellious 1970s music movement was fast, raw, and born in New York City.

This clue refers to the music genre most associated with the Ramones, a legendary New York band from the 1970s. "Punk" is the straightforward answer—it’s the raw, fast-paced style they helped define, blending simple chords with rebellious energy. The clue doesn’t use wordplay; it’s a direct reference to their iconic sound. If you know the Ramones, you know they’re punk rock pioneers.