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)
No FunIggy Pop & The Stooges
They are a garage rock band that kept producing smash hits and remained active from the 1960s through the 1970s.
Their lively, smooth guitar sound captivated listeners and sent shockwaves around the world.
They are also one of the bands with many devoted fans in Japan.
Death of a Mighty CaesarThee Mighty Caesars
They were a band that emerged in the UK in the 1980s as a breath of fresh air and made a strong impact.
The members were Billy Childish, John Agnew, and Graham Day, with Billy’s vocals in particular captivating listeners around the world.
They’re a garage rock band I sometimes find myself wanting to listen to.
Genealogy of Garage Rock: The Footprints Left by Foreign Mavericks (31–40)
Summer FunThe Barracudas
The Barracudas are a garage rock band featuring Nick Turner, Chris Wilson, David Buckley, and Steve Robinson, who racked up a string of smash hits in the 1980s.
Being from the UK, their sound has an appealing touch that’s a bit reminiscent of the Beatles.
the WItchThe Fuzztones
They are a garage rock band formed in New York in 1982, known for having a large following of devoted fans.
Their sound evokes 1960s Japanese pop and rock, and they gained tremendous support in Japan as well.
They are also renowned as the king of kings of garage rock.
One Potato, Two PotatoThe Mummies
Of course, their energetic garage rock sound stands out, but the most striking impact comes from their costumes: every member is wrapped head to toe in bandages, leaving only their eyes exposed.
Many people have probably seen the footage.
Sonically, they’re close to the ’60s.
Looking At YouMC5
It’s a rock band that was active from the 1960s to the 1970s, centered around Wayne Kramer, Dennis “Machine Gun” Thompson, Michael Davis, and Handsome Dick Manitoba.
They had a strong garage rock vibe and were arguably the most popular band among teenagers at the time.
Slip Inside This House13th Floor Elevators
It’s a garage rock band formed in Austin, Texas in 1965, centered around Roky Erickson, Tommy Hall, and Stacy Sutherland.
They’re famous for having influenced numerous punk rock bands that emerged later.
Despite their short period of activity, their impact was significant.