Busted are an English pop-punk band from Southend-on-Sea, Essex, consisting of James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson. Formed in 2000, the band has had four UK number-one singles, won two Brit Awards, released four studio albums and sold over 5 million records worldwide. The band released the albums Busted in 2002 and A Present for Everyone in 2003 before disbanding in January 2005.
Busted performing in Glasgow, Scotland, during their 20th Anniversary Tour, October 2023
Pop-punk is a rock music fusion genre that combines elements of punk rock with power pop or pop. It is defined by its fast-paced, energetic tempos, and emphasis on classic pop songcraft, as well as adolescent and anti-suburbia themes. It is distinguished from other punk-variant genres by drawing more heavily from 1960s bands such as the Beatles, the Kinks, and the Beach Boys. The genre has evolved throughout its history, absorbing elements from new wave, college rock, ska, rap, emo, boy band pop and even hardcore punk. It is sometimes considered interchangeable with power pop and skate punk.
Pop-punk is distinguished from other punk-variant genres by drawing more heavily from 1960s bands such as the Beatles (pictured).
Buzzcocks are considered one of the pioneers of pop-punk.
The Descendents are considered a prominent band of 1980s pop-punk.
Green Day, who helped usher in the genre's mainstream success, at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards
