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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Genealogy of Garage Rock: The Footprints Left by Foreign Mavericks (31–40)
HurricaneThe Prisoners
It’s a garage rock band formed in the UK by members including Graham Day, Allan Crockford, and James Taylor.
Although their activity was brief, their legendary status is highly regarded and they are still loved today.
Had they continued longer, they might have stood shoulder to shoulder with the Beatles.
MalaguenaThe Phantom Surfers
A legendary band that shook the garage rock scene in the 1990s, they performed around the world centered on members Mel Bergman, Johnny Bartlett, and Maz Kattuah.
Their trademark is the eye mask reminiscent of the masked hero Zorro.
TEAR IT UPThe Cramps
It’s a garage rock band formed in 1976, centered around Lux Interior and Poison Ivy.
They’re also a leading act in psychobilly, have been highly active since their formation, and have a large global fan base.
The vocalist and guitarist are a married couple, and among fans they’re known as the most outrageous couple in the world.
Alligator TwistThe Kaisers
The Kaisers, a garage rock band emblematic of the ’90s, capture the sound of ’60s bands so well that just listening to them feels heartwarming and nostalgic.
There probably isn’t any other band besides them that can recreate this pleasant sound.
That’s the kind of band they are.
Cycle DelicDavie Allan & The Arrows
Among garage rock bands, they’re a rare surf-style music group.
Their breezy rock sound is irresistible—perfect for a refreshing drive along the coastline in summer.
Make it through this summer with Davie Allan & The Arrows!
The lineage of garage rock: The footprints left by overseas mavericks (41–50)
Bad ManThe Oblivians
This is a track bursting with raw garage sound from Popular Favorites, the album released in September 1996 by The Oblivians, a band based in Memphis, USA.
Blending Greg Cartwright’s guitar riffs with punkish drums, the song skillfully weaves 1960s doo-wop into a lo-fi sound.
Released in the band’s third year, it brilliantly captures the unique groove created as the three members switch instruments.
The gritty, basement-like recording quality and powerful vocals deliver an energetic performance that evokes their fiery live shows.
Recommended for those who want to feel rock’s roots and revel in the appeal of rough-hewn music.
The SingerTy Segall Band
A grand sound, where rawness and delicacy are exquisitely balanced, unfolds while densely weaving in elements of glam rock and psychedelia.
Created by California-born Ty Segall and released in August 2014 after a 14-month production period, this track from the album “Manipulator” stands out for its string-laden arrangement and distinctive falsetto vocals.
Its musicality, evoking influences from David Bowie and T.
Rex, is an ambitious attempt to revive the lineage of garage rock cultivated in the underground scene for the modern era.
It’s a must-listen for music fans seeking both the untamed thrill and refined sophistication that rock can offer.