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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!