The lineage of garage rock: the footprints left by the mavericks from abroad
Garage rock, born from the underground scene of the 1960s.
Mavericks like The Devil Dogs and The White Stripes have delivered a raw yet fiery sound that stands apart from more polished music.
Tracing the footsteps of artists across the globe—from The Prisoners in the UK, to The Devil Dogs in New York, to The White Stripes in Detroit—we bring you the allure of garage rock, a genre that could be called the very origin of modern music.
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The lineage of garage rock: The footprints left by overseas mavericks (21–30)
Heart Of The MatterThe Libertines
It’s a garage rock band formed in the UK in 1997 by Pete Doherty, Carl Barât, and others.
They rapidly rose to prominence in the 2000s and stirred up the UK music charts.
They have visited Japan several times to perform and are one of the bands with strong support there.
City LightsThe White Stripes
Formed in Detroit in 1997 by the White siblings, Jack White and Meg White, this is a garage rock band.
Until their breakup in 2011, they remained one of the bands that continually shocked the global music industry, and Jack White’s guitar technique, in particular, set him apart from the rest.
I’m hurtingThee Headcoats
A band that was active worldwide from the 1980s through the 1990s, with Billy Childish and Bruce Brand among its main members.
It is one of the garage rock bands familiar to many Japanese listeners due to its significant influence on Japanese bands, and it remains popular today.
PsychoThe Sonics
The Sonics are a legendary garage rock band that was born in Washington State in the 1960s.
They’re still very active today and are loved by people of all ages.
Their brisk, powerful sound—arguably the pinnacle of rock—feels great to listen to.
Pushin’ Too HardTHE SEEDS
The Seeds were a garage rock band formed in the 1960s around Sky Saxon.
Their sound, which could be said to have shocked the garage rock scene, still captivates fans today.
Although their active period was brief, they left a powerful impact.
Get FreeThe Vines
It’s a garage rock band formed in Australia in 2000 by Craig Nicholls, Patrick Matthews, David Oliffe, and others.
Their music, reminiscent of the 1960s sound, has been well received, and they are a band active worldwide.
MisirlouDick Dale & His Del-tones
They are representative musicians of garage rock who were active in the 1960s.
In particular, Dick Dale was selected by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 greatest guitarists in history, and his guitar sound has a sensual quality with compelling, powerful melodies.