Talk:List of garage rock bands

Size of list
ive got a feeling this is just going to turn into a massive list a wikipedians bands.Д narchistPig (talk) 04:22, 29 January 2008 (UTC)
 * As much as I hate these kinds of list pages, I don't think they're going to disappear anytime soon. I think we just need to be vigilant about the redlinks and maybe trim down the "revival" list.  freshacconci  speak to me  11:22, 29 January 2008 (UTC)

It is, indeed, necessary to have an extensive list, at least, for mid-60's garage rock, due to the massive size and scope of this genre. Unbeknownst to many, this is the largest genre in rock history (in terms of number of participants and recorded songs). By its very nature, the essence of garage rock is epitomized by many of its lesser known bands (just as much as the better-known ones), so no list can do it justice that is not extensive. This article should serve as a useful resource to educate people about this magnificent genre and its many creators. We are also talking about whole era in need of greater scholarship (at some point the Library of Congress should get involved), because these wonderful bands are part of our collective history and their legacy and memory must be kept from receding into oblivion.

And, I think if you take the time to and check out recordings by a lot of these unsung heroes, you will come to the same conclusion that I have: this is some of the most wonderful music ever made and is well worth the space devoted to it here. Garagepunk66 (talk) 18:19, 9 December 2012 (UTC)

Splittin Up The Revival List
Well, I reckon, the band from 1979 to now need to be divided into 1979 - 1999 and 2000 to now, cos there are too many bands included! --Freiheitsgedanke (talk) 02:08, 20 November 2009 (UTC)

Geography
It would be really useful and interesting if this list was split up by geographical area - say, by US state or city. Ghmyrtle (talk) 08:45, 2 November 2012 (UTC)

While that might be an interesting idea (for perhaps a seperate list on a seperate page), it would make it confusing for the casual reader here to peruse. The first prioriy should be to get as many of the bands as possible (those who recorded notable songs), onto this list first, and then, after careful researching, create informative articles/links for all of these bands. It may soon become necessary to seperate the bands on this list into alphebetical letter-blocks (A-C, D-F, G-I, etc.) as I've seen done on other Wiki band lists in other genres, because this list is extensive and will continue to grow (there are so many bands to cover--no list could ever do justice to this magical genre). As far as this list, itself, goes, I think that it should always remain primarily alphabetical in orientation, not geographical, because one's primary reference contact with these bands/artists should be in a universal and generally applicable context.

However, we could definitely create a new geographical list as a seperate resource (on another page)--that would be a great idea. Sincerely Garagepunk66 (talk) 04:22, 25 November 2012 (UTC)

Good. Thanks for creating the alphabetical letter blocks. They look great. Garagepunk66 (talk) 09:30, 25 November 2012 (UTC)
 * It occurs to me that what we really need here is a sortable table - with columns for name, place of origin, and perhaps sources. A sortable table would mean that if readers wanted to see, say, bands from California, it could be ordered by state without having to scroll down the whole list.  We could add a column for sources, which would help identify which of the bands are sufficiently notable to have their own article - I suspect that not all are.  There would be a fair amount of work in creating a table like that, but I might be able to give it some time at some point, if other stuff doesn't get in the way.  Ghmyrtle (talk) 10:18, 25 November 2012 (UTC)

This sounds like an intriguing idea. I'm guessing that what you have in mind is a kind of graph (or graphic outlay) with links to other lists, references, etc. I would be all for this as long as readers first have access to an alphabetical primary reference. Then, these other features could expand on the alphabetical formation. Garagepunk66 (talk) 22:55, 25 November 2012 (UTC)

I just went over and looked at the list of bands for punk rock on Wiki, and I now see exactly what you have in mind. It looks terrific. I love the way it even shows national flags, etc. And I love the way that it maintains alphabetical order, yet at the same time, provides other links, references, and geography. That format would be great for this site. Absolutely perfect.

By the way, we can put national flags here, too, because garage rock, though most prevelent in North America, was also a worldwide phenominon. There were was a large degree of garage/punk band activity in places such as Australia, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Central America--in addition to England and Ireland (though these bands are usually referred to as "British invasion," "freakbeat," "beat groups," some, such as Them, The Troggs, The Liverpool Five, and most famously, The Kinks, are often simultaneously classified as garage--there was a close and profound interrelationship between American garage and British beat groups). We could also put state/province flags well, for the bands form the USA and Canada. Also, there could be a "Description/Songs" column, in which stylistic features of the groups and songs they are best known for are listed. Garagepunk66 (talk) 06:00, 2 December 2012 (UTC)

The term "garage rock"
Hello, been a while I wasn't around and as far as I see this list been improved, thanks all! I have somethings to mention though. Because what we try to do here is to reflect the accurate information, I think adding UK bands in this list won't keep up with our standards. By default, there is no 60s UK garage rock. If we talk about the wild sound of the 60s UK bands, then it is freakbeat, ain't it? We shall try not to fill this list with freakbeat bands, what say you? Elitropia (talk) 22:17, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

Inclusion criteria
I noticed that the criteria for inclusion is surviving recordings - I assume vinyl records - and an article here at Wikipedia. I know of a few bands that have recordings from that time period, but have no article here. Two of them had their single release included on American Bandstand back in the day. I know this would make for a very large list, but what thoughts does anyone have as to including groups that have NO article here, but do have recordings?

Also, I have a site up - boonerock.net - that covers the bands in the small geographic area of Boone County, Iowa for what it's worth. It might be useful for some research at this larger topic as I cover some of the more general info from this time period (roughly 1961 - 78).

Also, the sheer scope of this genre, as mentioned elsewhere, is indeed truly remarkable. That time in history will most likely not be repeated again unless, of course, there is another event like the British Invasion that sparks the interest of a large set of folks with an inexpensive door open to their participation. Thanks to those who have worked on this article so far. I appreciate your efforts.THX1136 (talk) 02:26, 28 September 2016 (UTC)

The Ramones were a punk rock band with that hyped up 4/4 rock beat with snare on 2 & 4, like a drum machine factory preset Rock 001, played fast, like most other punk, and definitely not "garage" in any way, shape, or form. Great punk band, but shouldn't be mentioned in a garage rock article.77Mike77 (talk) 15:37, 10 November 2018 (UTC)