The Stooges

The Stooges were the definitive garage rock band, leading a series of hard rock bands who created an innovative form of psychedelic-based hard rock that formed the basis for the later punk scene. The name was inspired by the fact that most bands saw little-to-no success, as if never making it out of their own garages. The Stooges were one of the harder garage bands, providing an innovative feedback style that not only influenced punk but college rock as well. Their vocal style also influenced college rock. Frontman Iggy Pop went on to have a successful solo career. The band itself was commercially unsuccessful despite having a great legacy. They have been cited as influential by Red Hot Chili Peppers, R.E.M., and the Sex Pistols.