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)
Journey To The Center Of The MindThe Amboy Dukes
It’s one of the legendary garage rock bands formed in the 1960s in Chicago, Illinois, centered around Ted Nugent.
Known for their tough, no-nonsense image as a rock band, their sound had an irresistible intensity that captivated listeners and earned them overwhelming support worldwide.
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.
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.