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- The Stooges. 387 votes. More The Stooges. #236 of 247 on The Greatest Classic Rock Bands. #282 of 865 on The 250+ Greatest Rock Bands Of All Time, Ranked. #232 of 273 on The Greatest Live Bands of All Time.
- The Sonics. 283 votes. Strychnine, Psycho a Go-Go. More The Sonics. #240 of 242 on The Greatest American Rock Bands. #27 of 29 on The Best Musical Artists From Washington.
- The White Stripes. 432 votes. More The White Stripes. #146 of 865 on The 250+ Greatest Rock Bands Of All Time, Ranked. #155 of 273 on The Greatest Live Bands of All Time.
- The Standells. 219 votes.
- The Sonics: Here Are the Sonics!!! (1965) Some opinions are really just plain facts, including, but not limited to: Donald Trump is a jerk, we really don’t need another Transformers movie, and The Sonics drew the blueprint for garage rock.
- Various Artists: Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965-1968 (1972) One-stop shopping for fans of mid- to late-’60s garage rock, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965-1968 collects tracks from, well, just about everyone who mattered: The Remains, The Electric Prunes, The 13th Floor Elevators, The Standells, Count Five, The Strangeloves.
- 13th Floor Elevators: The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators (1966) It’s hard to think of any one record that has influenced an entire genre as much as the 13th Floor Elevators’ seminal debut influenced psych rock.
- The Electric Prunes: Electric Prunes (1967) The Electric Prunes’ 1967 self-titled debut opens with a strange, buzzing moan; experimental and sometimes eerie, the Prunes were recognized for embracing early elements of psychedelic and acid rock.
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Nov 2, 2016 · The best garage bands of all time. Here are the garage bands from the ’60s to today that best harness rock & roll’s raw potential and unvarnished charm. Written by. Andrew Frisicano....
- Andrew Frisicano
- Nirvana
- The Ramones
- The Troggs
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs
- The Runaways
- Them
- The Kingsmen
- Tommy James and The Shondells
- The Kinks
It’s only fitting to start our list with Nirvana. They’re one of the most influential bands of all time, and frontman Kurt Cobain was a legend in the grunge world. Along with Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and other 1990s staples, Nirvana changed music forever from glam rock to a more angsty, earthier, unique sound. Their influence on music and alternativ...
If there was ever a famous garage band with a unique sound, it’s the Ramones. The band formed in New York City in 1974. It started with John Cummings and Thomas Erdelyi being members of a garage band in high school. They eventually recruited Douglas Colvin and Jeff Hyman to form their own band. The members soon changed their names so that they woul...
Formed in Andover, Hampshire, The Troggsnailed that pure late 1960s vibe with songs like “Wild Thing.” Their unique sound and style made them stars in their native United Kingdom and across the pond in the United States. The band first referred to themselves as “the Troglodytes.” This was shortened to the easier-to-remember name “The Troggs” once t...
The year 1959 witnessed the birth of Creedence Clearwater Revival, or CCR as they are more affectionately known. They first went by the name the Blue Velvets before settling on CCR in 1967. CCR is one of the giant powerhouse hit creators of all time. From “Fortunate Son” to “Green River,” this band churned out top hits and protest anthems like no o...
Even if you don’t know the names “Sam” and “Sham,” there’s no doubt that you’ve heard Sam the Sham and the Pharoah‘s most significant hit, “Wooly Bully.” The song peaked at #2 on the BillboardHot 100 and sold three million copies. Part theater, part rocking sound, and all unique, the group made it big with their unconventional costumes, including r...
If there’s one thing The Runawaysaccomplished, it’s being one of the first all-female rock bands and paving the way for other female groups. The members started playing in a garage and featured some of the best punk breakout stars of the 1970s. The Runaways did not become a major hit in the US. But thanks to their single “Cherry Bomb,” they became ...
Garage rock band Themis not so much renowned for their music as for their famous frontman, Van Morrison. Van Morrison formed the band in his late teens, providing rocking vocals for their breakout hit “Gloria.” While with Decca Records, Them produced two albums and ten singles. “Baby, Please Don’t Go,” “Here Comes the Night,” and “Mystic Eyes” were...
One of Oregon’s original famous garage rock bands, The Kingsmen, was formed in the late 1950s. Lynn Easton and Jack Ely, who were friends, performed together at local parties, with Easton on the drums and Ely singing and playing guitar. They recruited more band members and played at several events. The greatest hit of their career came in 1963 with...
When you listen to Tommy James and the Shondells, it might be difficult to imagine them starting off in a garage because of the clear, honeyed vocals and sweet songs. The band nailed the sweet start of the 1960s with top hits like “Crimson and Clover.” However, they still had a bit of a psychedelic edge in tunes like “Crystal Blue Persuasion.” They...
British garage rock band, The Kinks, churned out hits like “You Really Got Me.” They wowed audiences all over the world with their tight, complex rock sound. The Kinks were easily one of the most successful garage bands to come out of the United Kingdom. That’s thanks to catchy songs, easy-to-sing lyrics, and upbeat messages. They served as an exci...
- The Sonics, “Have Love, Will Travel” “Rock and roll—it’s the only place you can scream like that without going to jail,” Sonics vocalist-keyboardist Gerry Roslie told me a few years ago.
- 13th Floor Elevators, “You’re Gonna Miss Me” As garage rock turned psychedelic by the latter half of the ’60s, “You’re Gonna Miss Me” was a significant milestone along the way.
- The Kingsmen, “Louie Louie” In many ways, The Kingsmen’s version of “Louie Louie” is the template for garage rock. Three chords fuel a lo-fi masterpiece built around trebly guitar, blaring organ and singer Jack Ely’s murky vocals, which attracted the attention of the FBI and prompted the governor of Indiana to ban the song for its supposed indecency.
- The Seeds, “Can’t Seem to Make You Mine” Sky Saxon sounds just as desperate on “Can’t Seem to Make You Mine” as he does on “Pushin’ Too Hard,” but the band must have sweated out whatever uppers they were on before slinking their way through this one.
Aug 28, 2019 · By Johnny Sharp. ( Classic Rock ) published 28 August 2019. The vibrant sounds of youth, rebellion and volume, inexorably entwined: here's 10 essential garage bands albums. (Image credit: Press materials)
Oct 23, 2023 · Oct 22, 2023 11:06 PM EDT. The White Stripes top the list of the 100 greatest garage rock bands of all time! Wikipedia Commons. The Rise of Garage Rock. Garage rock came into prominence in the ‘60s when young amateurs and professional musicians started rehearsing music in their family garages.
