The Gothic Scene or Movement started in the late 70's and early 80's. However it was not given its name until somewhere around 1979-1980.

The music was also apart of the Gothic Scene or Movement. It was known as Positive Punk. Yes the Gothic Scene was born from Punk. But it was much too different. Punk was rebelling against the government at the time and was more over anarchy with their lyrics and music directed towards the government. Whilst Gothic Music was exploring its own way. Having a darker side to their lyrics and music. It was first heard in Europe many of the bands coming from Britain and Germany. It was a new thing. Most fans of Gothic Bands were called Goth's. How that came I don't know. There were many Gothic Bands with different sounds and atmospheres. Now on with the present agriculture. There are many aspects on living a Gothic Life style. But there is not one official answer. Goths look at things with a dark perspective. Its not exactly always being depressed as many think. It is a morbid beauty within beauty. An art of life with a dark twist. And although most prefer not to call themselves a Goth many do. Gothic is also about fashion because in reality to express yourself don't we all dress a certain way? Well most of us do. I for one do not label myself.

Many Gothic Bands that emerged from the late 70's and early/late 80's are:

The Cure (now regarded as Pop)

Christian Death

Bauhaus

X-mal Deutschland

Alien Sex Fiend

Sex Gang Children

Fields of The Nephilim

Skinny Puppy

UK Decay

The Banshees

The Mission

The Sisters of Mercy

Joy Division

Southern Death Cult

Danse Society

Play Dead

Tones on Tail

The Virgin Prunes

Gene Loves Jezebel

Theatre of Hate

Specimen

Marionettes

Dominator X

Rosetta Stone

James Ray and the Performance

Nosferatu

Creaming Jesus

Terminal Power Company

Every New Dead Ghost

to name a few...