Garage rock, also called garage punk or "60s punk," is a simple and lively style of rock music that was most popular in the mid-1960s in the United States and Canada. It has had many revivals over time. This music often uses basic guitar chords and other instruments, sometimes with a rough sound from a special effect called a fuzzbox. The lyrics are usually simple or sometimes loud, and the singing style is direct. The name comes from the idea that many groups were young and not professional, practicing in their homes or garages, though some were trained musicians.

In the United States and Canada, surf rock and later the Beatles and other British bands inspired many young people to form bands between 1963 and 1968. Many local bands created popular songs, some of which became well-known and played on radio stations. As psychedelic music became popular, some garage bands added unusual sounds to their music. After 1968, more complex rock styles became more popular, and garage rock songs disappeared from music charts. Other countries also had similar rock movements that were sometimes seen as types of garage rock.

During the 1960s, garage rock was not considered a separate genre and had no special name. However, in the early 1970s, especially with the 1972 album Nuggets, music critics began to recognize and describe this style. Between 1971 and 1973, some critics used the term "punk rock" to describe garage rock, making it the first music style to be called by that name. Later, in the 1980s, the term "garage rock" became widely used. This style has also been called "proto-punk" or, in some cases, "frat rock."

In the early to mid-1980s, new music groups tried to copy the look and sound of 1960s garage bands. Later in the decade, a louder, more modern version of garage rock developed, mixing it with punk rock and other styles. In the 2000s, many bands influenced by garage rock became popular again, especially those part of the post-punk revival. Today, garage rock still attracts musicians and fans who enjoy a simple, "back to basics" or "DIY" (Do-It-Yourself) approach to music.

Social milieu and stylistic features

The term "garage rock" is often used to describe music from the 1960s. It comes from the idea that many musicians were young, not very experienced people who practiced in their family's garage. While many bands included middle-class teenagers from suburban areas, others were from rural or urban places or included professional musicians in their twenties.

It is hard to know exactly how many garage bands were active during this time, but many sources say the number was very large and spread out across the country. According to Mark Nobles, it is estimated that between 1964 and 1968, over 180,000 bands formed in the United States, and several thousand garage rock bands recorded music during this era.

Garage bands performed in many different places. Local and regional groups often played at parties, school dances, and teen clubs. For bands with members who were old enough (or sometimes younger), bars, nightclubs, and college events also offered regular performances. Some groups had the chance to open for famous touring artists. Better-known bands sometimes went on tour, and even less famous groups occasionally performed or received radio play in areas far from their homes. Competitions called "battles of the bands" allowed musicians to gain attention and win prizes, such as free equipment or recording time. These contests happened locally, regionally, and nationally, with three of the most important events held yearly by the Tea Council of the US, the Music Circus, and the United States Junior Chamber.

Garage rock performances often sounded not very skilled, simple, or intentionally rough. Common themes included the challenges of high school life, and songs about "lying girls" were especially frequent. The lyrics and singing style were often more aggressive than those of more famous bands at the time. Singers used squeaky, growling, or shouting voices, and sometimes added shrieks or screams during intense parts of songs. Instruments usually included basic guitar or keyboard chords played through a special effect called a fuzzbox, along with bass and drums. Guitarists sometimes used loud-sounding bar chords or power chords. Portable organs like the Farfisa were used often, and harmonicas and hand-held percussion, such as tambourines, were not uncommon. In some parts of songs, the music would speed up, a style sometimes called "raveups."

Garage rock bands varied widely in skill and style, ranging from very basic to nearly professional quality. Different regions had unique sounds, such as in California and Texas. In the northwestern states of Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, bands like the Sonics and Paul Revere & the Raiders developed a sound that was easily recognized.

Recognition and classification

In the 1960s, garage rock did not have a name and was not considered a separate genre from other rock and roll music of that time. Lenny Kaye, a rock critic and future guitarist in the Patti Smith Group, said that the period "passed so quickly that people did not know much about it while it was happening." In the early 1970s, Kaye and other U.S. rock critics, including Dave Marsh, Lester Bangs, and Greg Shaw, began looking back at the music. They started calling mid-1960s garage bands and later artists who were seen as their influences a genre for the first time.

"Garage rock" was not the name used for this style at first. In the early 1970s, critics used the term "punk rock" to describe it, making it the first musical style to be called by that name. The word "punk" was sometimes used to describe simple or basic rock music, but it was specifically used to refer to 1960s garage rock. In the May 1971 issue of Creem, Dave Marsh called a performance by ? and the Mysterians an "exposition of punk rock." In June 1971, Lester Bangs wrote about how "punk bands started appearing who wrote their own songs but took the Yardbirds' sound and made it into a raw, fuzzy sound… it was beautiful, it was pure folklore, Old America, and sometimes I think those were the best days ever."

Much of the renewed interest in 1960s garage rock came from the 1972 album Nuggets, compiled by Lenny Kaye. In the album's notes, Kaye used "punk rock" to describe 1960s garage bands and also used "garage-punk" to refer to a song by the Shadows of Knight from 1966. In a January 1973 Rolling Stone review of Nuggets, Greg Shaw wrote: "Punk rock is a fascinating genre. … Punk rock at its best is the closest we came in the 1960s to the original rockabilly spirit of rock & roll." During this time, writings about the genre appeared in Rolling Stone, Creem, and independent fan publications called "fanzines." In May 1973, Billy Altman started a short-lived punk magazine, which was earlier than the more famous 1975 magazine of the same name. Unlike the later magazine, Altman's publication focused mainly on 1960s garage and psychedelic music. Greg Shaw's seasonal publication Who Put the Bomp! was influential among fans and collectors of the genre in the early 1970s.

In the early 1970s, "punk rock" was the main term used to describe the style. However, "garage band" was also used to refer to groups. In a March 1971 Rolling Stone article, John Mendelsohn indirectly mentioned "every last punk teenage garage band having its Own Original Approach." Later, the term "punk rock" was used by the more well-known punk rock movement that began in the mid-1970s. Today, the term is often applied to groups connected to that movement or those who followed it. For the 1960s style, the term "garage rock" became popular in the 1980s. According to Mike Markesich: "Initially launched into the underground vernacular at the start of the '80s, the garage tag … slowly became accepted as a worthy descriptive replacement." The term "garage punk" has also remained in use. The style has been called " '60s punk" and "proto-punk." The term "frat rock" has been used to describe the R&B- and surf rock-influenced sounds of certain acts, such as the Kingsmen and others.

1958–1964: Origins

In the late 1950s, the strong influence of rock and roll on American culture began to decrease as large record companies took control and promoted music that was more widely accepted. Electric guitars and amplifiers became less expensive, allowing young musicians to form small groups and perform for local audiences. In some areas, radio listeners began to mix traditional black and white music markets, with more white teenagers listening to and buying rhythm and blues (R&B) records.

Many young people were inspired by musicians like Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, and Eddie Cochran. These artists recorded simple, energetic songs that expressed freedom from rules and adult control. Ritchie Valens' 1958 song "La Bamba" helped start the Chicano rock scene in Southern California and provided a basic musical structure for many 1960s garage bands. By the end of the 1950s, music scenes had formed in many regions of the United States, setting the stage for garage rock in the 1960s.

Guitarist Link Wray influenced garage rock and is known for using new guitar techniques, such as power chords and distortion. His 1958 instrumental song "Rumble" featured loud, "clanging" guitar sounds that foreshadowed future styles. The influence of early 1960s instrumental rock and surf rock also helped shape the sound of garage rock.

According to Lester Bangs, the origins of garage rock can be traced to California and the Pacific Northwest in the early 1960s. The Pacific Northwest, which includes Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, played a key role in the start of garage rock, producing many bands before the British Invasion. The unique sound of garage rock in this region, called "the Northwest Sound," began in the late 1950s when R&B and rock & roll groups formed in cities like Seattle, Tacoma, and Puget Sound.

In these areas and others, teenagers were inspired by R&B performers like Johnny Otis and Richard Berry and began playing cover versions of their songs. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, groups like the Ventures (formed in 1958 in Tacoma, Washington) and the Frantics from Seattle played surf rock. The Blue Notes from Tacoma, led by "Rockin' Robin" Roberts, were among the first teenage rock & roll bands in the city. The Wailers, known as the Fabulous Wailers, had a hit in 1959 with the instrumental "Tall Cool One." After the Blue Notes ended, "Rockin' Robin" joined the Wailers, and in 1962, they recorded a version of Richard Berry's 1957 song "Louie Louie." Their arrangement became a model for many bands, including Portland's the Kingsmen, who later made the song a major hit.

By the early 1960s, teenage bands playing R&B-style rock had formed in places like Texas and the Midwest, several years before the British Invasion. At the same time, surf bands in Southern California played loud, guitar- and saxophone-driven instrumentals. Writer Neil Campbell noted that thousands of local bands performed in bars and dance halls across the United States before the Beatles arrived, and this music was often called "proto-punk" or garage rock.

As different styles like surf rock and hot rod music blended, a new type of rock called frat rock developed, which is considered an early form of garage rock. The Kingsmen's 1963 version of "Louie Louie" became a major hit, starting in Seattle and later reaching No. 1 on national charts. The song also sparked an FBI investigation due to concerns about its unclear lyrics, which were thought to contain profanity.

Although often linked to Pacific Northwest bands like the Kingsmen, frat rock was also popular in other regions. In 1963, songs by bands from other parts of the United States, such as "Surfin' Bird" by the Trashmen from Minneapolis and "California Sun" by the Rivieras from South Bend, Indiana, appeared on national charts. Frat rock continued into the mid-1960s, with bands like the Swingin' Medallions achieving success with songs like "Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)" in 1966.

1964–1968: Peak years

During the mid-1960s, garage rock became very popular, influenced by the Beatles and other British bands. On February 9, 1964, the Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show during their first visit to the United States. Many people watched the show, which was seen by a large audience at a time when the nation was still grieving the death of President John F. Kennedy. For many young people, the Beatles’ visit brought back a sense of excitement and possibility that had decreased after the president’s assassination. This new energy was often shown through rock music, which sometimes upset parents and older adults.

After the Beatles’ first visit, many British bands became successful in the United States between 1964 and 1966. These groups, called the "British Invasion," greatly influenced American music. Many surf and hot rod bands changed their styles, and thousands of teenagers formed new bands by learning to play guitars. Garage bands were especially inspired by British groups like the Kinks, the Who, the Animals, the Yardbirds, and the Rolling Stones, who played music with a bold, blues-based sound. This led to a raw and simple style of music. Some garage rock bands formed outside North America, such as England’s the Troggs. Their 1966 hit song "Wild Thing" became a favorite among many American garage bands. By 1965, the British Invasion influenced folk musicians like Bob Dylan and the Byrds to use electric guitars, leading to a new style called folk rock.

Garage rock became very popular after the British Invasion. Thousands of garage bands were active in the United States and Canada, with hundreds creating local hits that played on radio stations. Some bands gained enough attention to have one or more national hits, though many were known only briefly. In 1965, the Beau Brummels had hits with "Laugh, Laugh" and "Just a Little." Richie Unterberger said they were the first American group to successfully respond to the British Invasion. That same year, Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs had a No. 2 hit with "Wooly Bully," and later reached No. 2 again with "Little Red Riding Hood." The Castaways almost reached the top ten with "Liar, Liar," which later appeared on the 1972 Nuggets compilation. The McCoys from Indiana had a No. 1 hit with "Hang On Sloopy" in 1965. They were signed to Bang Records and later had a hit with a cover of "Fever."

Garage rock was most popular around 1966. That April, the Outsiders from Cleveland reached No. 5 with "Time Won’t Let Me," a song later covered by Iggy Pop. In July, the Standells from Los Angeles almost made the top ten with "Dirty Water," now associated with Boston. The Count Five’s "Psychotic Reaction" reached No. 5 on the Billboard charts and was later written about by Lester Bangs. In 1966, Question Mark and the Mysterians from Saginaw, Michigan, had a No. 1 hit with "96 Tears," a song known for its organ riffs and themes of teenage heartbreak. It influenced later artists like the B-52’s and Bruce Springsteen. Two months later, the Music Machine reached the top 20 with "Talk Talk," a song that helped shape the sound of later bands like the Ramones. The Syndicate of Sound’s "Little Girl" reached No. 8 on the Billboard charts and was later covered by other bands. In 1965, a Pittsburgh radio DJ helped revive the song "Hanky Panky" by the Shondells, leading to Tommy James and the Shondells having 12 top-40 hits. In 1967, Strawberry Alarm Clock had a No. 1 hit with "Incense and Peppermints."

Garage rock was not only for men. All-female bands also formed, with members playing their own instruments. One of the first was New York’s Goldie and the Gingerbreads, who performed at the Peppermint Lounge in 1964 and joined the Rolling Stones on their American tour. They had a hit in England with "Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat." The Continental Co-ets from Minnesota had a hit in Canada with "I Don’t Love You No More." The Pleasure Seekers from Detroit included Suzi Quatro, who later became a famous singer and actress. The Luv’d Ones from Michigan signed with Dunwich Records and recorded songs like "Up Down Sue." In San Francisco, the Ace of Cups became a popular band in the Bay Area. Other notable female groups included the Daughters of Eve from Chicago, She from Sacramento, and the Feminine Complex from Nashville. All-female bands were not only in North America; the Liverbirds from Liverpool, England, became famous in Germany. These bands helped inspire later groups in the 1970s punk movement, such as the Runaways and the Slits.

In 1964 and 1965, the Beatles and the British Invasion changed the music scene, encouraging bands in the Pacific Northwest to adapt and achieve success. Paul Revere & the Raiders, who moved to Portland in 1963, signed with Columbia Records and had hits like "Steppin Out" and "Kicks." The Sonics from Tacoma had a loud, energetic sound that influenced later bands like Nirvana and the White Stripes. They released songs like "The Witch" and "Psycho." The Wailers also adopted a harder sound in the mid-1960s. The Barbarians from Cape Cod, who wore sandals, were also part of this scene.

Later developments

Although the garage rock movement declined by the end of the 1960s, some groups continued to use its style in the 1970s. These groups, often called "proto-punk" later, made music that was loud and less polished than the hard rock of the time. They came from different places, but many were from Michigan.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, several Michigan bands influenced the punk movement of the 1970s. In 1969, the band MC5 released their first live album, Kick Out the Jams, which included energetic and politically charged songs. Another group, The Stooges from Ann Arbor, had a lead singer named Iggy Pop. A music critic named Stephen Thomas Erlewine described their sound as inspired by British blues, American garage rock, and the music of The Doors. The Stooges released three albums between 1969 and 1973, including Raw Power, which featured the song "Search and Destroy." The Alice Cooper band, previously known as the Spiders, moved to Detroit and gained popularity with a new "shock rock" image. Their 1971 album Love It to Death included the hit song "I'm Eighteen."

In the early 1970s, two bands formed in Detroit: The Punks and Death. The Punks had a loud, fast sound that caught the attention of a journalist named Lester Bangs. One of their songs, "My Time's Comin'," was later included in a 2016 episode of HBO's Vinyl. Death, made up of three brothers, recorded an album called …For the Whole World to See in 1974. This album remained unreleased for over 30 years but later helped the band gain recognition as early pioneers of punk rock. Their music influenced later African American punk bands like the Bad Brains.

In Boston, the band The Modern Lovers, led by Jonathan Richman, gained attention for their simple style. They recorded demos in 1972 that became the basis for their 1976 album. In 1974, a new garage rock scene formed around a club called the Rathskeller in Kenmore Square. The Real Kids, a leading band in this scene, were founded by a former member of The Modern Lovers. The Electric Eels, who formed in 1972, were part of the underground rock scene in Cleveland, Ohio. Their music was known for its chaotic energy and was similar to later punk bands. A single from their 1975 demos, "Agitated" b/w "Cyclotron," was released in 1978, after the band had disbanded.

Between 1969 and 1975, other musical styles, such as Glam and pub rock in the UK and Krautrock in Germany, showed similarities to proto-punk. Glam rock influenced the New York Dolls, whose 1973 album and its follow-up, Too Much Too Soon, reflected this style. Another influential group, The Dictators, led by Handsome Dick Manitoba, also emerged during this time. These diverse musical scenes helped prepare the way for the punk rock movement of the 1970s.

In the early 1970s, critics began using the term "punk rock" to describe garage rock, and the 1972 compilation album Nuggets helped spread awareness of this style. This led to the development of a new musical identity around the term "punk," which became the foundation for punk scenes in New York, London, and other places between 1975 and 1977. These scenes formed a new subculture with its own values and style.

By the mid- to late-1970s, bands now widely known as punk rock emerged. The Ramones from New York were among the first, with some members having previously played in 1960s garage bands. The Sex Pistols from London followed, gaining public attention with their bold, defiant attitude. The Clash, known for their political lyrics, also became important in the London punk scene. Their 1977 song "Garageland" directly referenced the spirit of garage bands. In Australia, the punk scene was influenced by the 1960s Australian garage/beat movement. A leading band, the Saints from Brisbane, included a cover of a 1965 song by the Missing Links on their 1977 debut album.

Although garage rock and proto-punk influenced early punk musicians, by the late 1970s, punk rock had become a distinct movement. The 1960s garage band era was seen as a distant influence rather than a direct connection.

Revivalist and hybrid movements

Garage rock has had many comebacks over the years and continues to inspire many modern musicians who prefer a simple, "back to basics" and "do it yourself" style of music.

The first group to try bringing back the sound of 1960s garage rock was the Droogs, from Los Angeles, who formed in 1972. They appeared before many other revival groups in the 1980s. In the early 1980s, garage rock revival scenes started in cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Boston, with bands such as the Chesterfield Kings, the Fuzztones, the Pandoras, and Lyres trying to copy the music and style of 1960s garage bands. This trend helped start the alternative rock movement and later influenced the grunge scene, which was inspired by 1960s bands like the Sonics and the Wailers.

From the garage revival came a louder, more aggressive style of garage rock called garage punk, which began in the late 1980s. Unlike the "retro" revival, garage punk bands did not try to copy the exact look or sound of 1960s groups. Instead, they used louder music and mixed garage rock with styles from the 1970s punk scene and the early work of bands like the Stooges. Notable garage punk bands included the Gories, thee Mighty Caesars, the Mummies, and thee Headcoats. The Pandoras, originally part of the 1980s revival, gradually made their music harder over time. From Japan, bands like Guitar Wolf from Nagasaki and the 5.6.7.8's from Tokyo also contributed to garage punk. Garage punk and revival acts continued into the 1990s and 2000s, with independent record labels releasing music by bands that played fast, simple songs. Labels such as Estrus, Get Hip, Bomp!, and Sympathy for the Record Industry supported these bands.

The 2000s saw another wave of garage rock revival. In 2003, the music magazine NME called this period a "new garage rock revolution." Mainstream attention began with the Strokes, whose 2001 album Is This It was influenced by 1960s and 1970s bands like the Velvet Underground and the Ramones. The Strokes aimed to sound like a band from the past that traveled to the future to make their music. At the time, the public mostly listened to post-grunge, nu metal, and rap rock, making the Strokes’ style a fresh contrast. The Strokes were joined by the White Stripes and the Hives, whose music was also linked to garage rock from the 1960s.

Detroit’s garage rock scene included the White Stripes, the Von Bondies, Electric Six, the Dirtbombs, the Detroit Cobras, and Rocket 455. Other regions saw success with bands like Billy Childish and the Buff Medways from England, The Vines from Australia, the (International) Noise Conspiracy from Sweden, and Jay Reatard and the Oblivians from Memphis. A second wave of bands that gained international recognition included the Black Keys, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Death from Above 1979, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Killers, Interpol, Cage the Elephant, and Kings of Leon from the U.S., the Libertines, Arctic Monkeys, Bloc Party, Editors, and Franz Ferdinand from the UK, Jet from Australia, and the Datsuns and the D4 from New Zealand.

In the mid-2000s, many underground bands became more widely known. Bands like Ty Segall, Thee Oh Sees, Black Lips, and Jay Reatard, who first released music on small garage punk labels such as In the Red Records, began signing with larger independent labels. Other bands followed them, joining labels like Rough Trade and Drag City.

Compilations

According to Peter Aaron, more than 1,000 garage rock compilations include music by different artists from the 1960s. The first major garage rock compilation, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965–1968, was released by Elektra Records in 1972. Nuggets became a multi-volume series when Rhino Records released fifteen additional parts in the 1980s. These parts included songs from the original album and new tracks. In 1998, Rhino released a four-CD box set version of Nuggets, which included the original album, three extra discs of music, and detailed written notes by important garage rock writers.

The Pebbles series was started by Greg Shaw and first appeared on his Bomp label in 1978. It has been released in many editions on LP and CD. Back from the Grave is a series by Crypt Records that focuses on intense and basic examples of the genre. Big Beat Records’ Uptight Tonight: The Ultimate 1960s Garage Punk Primer also includes harder-edged music. Several well-known collections highlight female garage bands from the 1960s. Girls in the Garage was the first series for female garage rock artists, and Ace Records later released Girls with Guitars compilations.

Many collections include garage/beat music from outside North America. Rhino’s Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts from the British Empire and Beyond, 1964–1969 is a four-CD box set that includes music from the United Kingdom and other countries in the British Commonwealth. It is especially interesting for fans of freakbeat. The Trans World Punk Rave-Up series focuses on garage and Nederbeat music from Europe in the 1960s. Ugly Things was the first compilation to highlight 1960s Australian garage bands. Down Under Nuggets: Original Australian Artyfacts 1965–1967 is another collection focused on Australian artists, while Do the Pop! The Australian Garage Rock Sound 1976–1987 includes music from more recent Australian bands.

Los Nuggetz Volume Uno is mainly about Latin American groups from the 1960s and is available as a single-CD version or an expanded four-CD box set. GS I Love You: Japanese Garage Bands of the 1960s and GS I Love You Too: Japanese Garage Bands of the 1960s are two sets that feature Japanese garage rock bands. The Simla Beat 70/71 compilation includes recordings by Indian garage rock artists who competed in the Simla Beat contests in 1970 and 1971. Although these tracks were recorded near the start of the 1970s, they closely resemble Western music made several years earlier.

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