hmm gabe. you mention the punk movement (started in the 70s, meant nothing in the 80s) and grunge (burned out on hype after big business took it over)... both the things you mentioned were trends in modern rock n roll. there are some meaningful things going on in the world, and there's certainly enough worthy causes to get behind.

question: how many punks does it take to change a light bulb?
answer: none- punks can't change anything.