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? and the Mysterians
136,984 listeners
? and the Mysterians (also called Question Mark & the Mysterians or Question Mark and the Mysterians or ? & the Mysterians on Spoti… read more? and the Mysterians (also called Question Mark & the Mysterians or Question Mark and the Mysterians or ? & the Mysterians on Spotify) are an American rock and roll band that formed in Bay City, Michigan in 1962. The group is bes… read more? and the Mysterians (also called Question Mark & the Mysterians or Question Mark and the Mysterians or ? & the Mysterians on Spotify) are an American rock and roll band that formed in Bay City, Michigan in 1962. The group is best known for their song "96 Tears", a garage rock c… read more -
The Leaves
31,982 listeners
The Leaves were an American garage band formed in California in 1963. They are best known for their version of the song "Hey Joe", which was a hit in 1966. Theirs is the earliest release of this song, which became a rock standard. Guitarist Bobby Arlin was subsequently in The Hook, whil… read more -
13th Floor Elevators
470,796 listeners
Hailing from Austin, Texas, the members of 13th Floor Elevators were one of the first artists to describe their music as psychedelic. Their… read moreHailing from Austin, Texas, the members of 13th Floor Elevators were one of the first artists to describe their music as psychedelic. Their lyrics and sleeve notes openly and religiously endorsed the use of drugs (particularly LSD) to alter human consciousness for the better. The band rattled to… read more -
The High Numbers
80,236 listeners
The High Numbers was a short-lived alternate name used by The Who at the outset of their career. The name change occurred at the behest of music publicist Peter Meaden, who wanted to make them known as a mod band. "High numbers"… read moreThe High Numbers was a short-lived alternate name used by The Who at the outset of their career. The name change occurred at the behest of music publicist Peter Meaden, who wanted to make them known as a mod band. "High numbers" was a reference to T-shirts with number designs, a coveted… read more -
The Kingsmen
419,938 listeners
The Kingsmen is a 1960s garage rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States. They are best known for their 1963 recording of Richard Berr… read moreThe Kingsmen is a 1960s garage rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States. They are best known for their 1963 recording of Richard Berry's "Louie Louie", which held the #2 spot on the Billboard charts for six weeks. Th… read moreThe Kingsmen is a 1960s garage rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States. They are best known for their 1963 recording of Richard Berry's "Louie Louie", which held the #2 spot on the Billboard charts for six weeks. The single has become an enduring classic. When recorded the b… read more -
The Count Five
143,343 listeners
The Count Five were a garage rock outfit from San José, California, United States. They started off in 1964, founded by John "Mouse&qu… read moreThe Count Five were a garage rock outfit from San José, California, United States. They started off in 1964, founded by John "Mouse" Michalski and Kenn Ellner, two high school friends who had previously played in several short-… read moreThe Count Five were a garage rock outfit from San José, California, United States. They started off in 1964, founded by John "Mouse" Michalski and Kenn Ellner, two high school friends who had previously played in several short-lived outfits. After going shortly under the name of The Squ… read more -
Fire
26,318 listeners
There are three bands that have used this name: #1 Fire. Not many psychedelic bands emerged from Hounslow. Fire were the 1966 exception, lo… read moreThere are three bands that have used this name: #1 Fire. Not many psychedelic bands emerged from Hounslow. Fire were the 1966 exception, loaded up with songs for a concept album. "THE MAGIC SHOEMAKER" has moments of originality… read moreThere are three bands that have used this name: #1 Fire. Not many psychedelic bands emerged from Hounslow. Fire were the 1966 exception, loaded up with songs for a concept album. "THE MAGIC SHOEMAKER" has moments of originality and true psychedelia as in the passage linking "Reason… read more -
The Music Machine
77,809 listeners
The Music Machine was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, CA, in 1966. Fronted by chief songwriter and lead vocalist Sean Bonniwel… read moreThe Music Machine was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, CA, in 1966. Fronted by chief songwriter and lead vocalist Sean Bonniwell (died December 20, 2011), the band cultivated a characteristically dark and rebellious image now… read moreThe Music Machine was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, CA, in 1966. Fronted by chief songwriter and lead vocalist Sean Bonniwell (died December 20, 2011), the band cultivated a characteristically dark and rebellious image now recognized as a pioneering force in proto-punk. Originally … read more -
The Mockingbirds
8,902 listeners
There are three bands by the name "The Mockingbirds:" 1) The Mockingbirds were formed by Graham Gouldman in late 1964, following … read moreThere are three bands by the name "The Mockingbirds:" 1) The Mockingbirds were formed by Graham Gouldman in late 1964, following the breakup of the earlier Whirlwinds. The lineup included two fellow members of that band, bassis… read moreThere are three bands by the name "The Mockingbirds:" 1) The Mockingbirds were formed by Graham Gouldman in late 1964, following the breakup of the earlier Whirlwinds. The lineup included two fellow members of that band, bassist Bernard Basso and guitarist Steve Jacobsen, plus drummer K… read more -
Wimple Winch
17,458 listeners
Despite the silly name and their near-total lack of commercial success, Wimple Winch was an interesting British '60s group, weaving so… read moreDespite the silly name and their near-total lack of commercial success, Wimple Winch was an interesting British '60s group, weaving soul, intricate harmonies, and unusual whimsical lyrics into their original material. Starting out a… read moreDespite the silly name and their near-total lack of commercial success, Wimple Winch was an interesting British '60s group, weaving soul, intricate harmonies, and unusual whimsical lyrics into their original material. Starting out as Just Four Men, the Liverpool-area outfit was initially jus… read more