Detroit Rock

Detroit rock is a high-energy genre characterized by its raw, unbridled sound, often featuring driving rhythms, fuzz-laden guitars, and unapologetic, emotive vocals. Emerging in the 1960s and peaking in popularity during the 1970s, this genre was born in the Motor City's vibrant music scene, where garage rock, blues, and proto-punk converged. Detroit rock's cultural significance lies in its rebellious, DIY ethos, reflecting the city's post-industrial grit and resilience. With its roots in blues and R&B, the genre shares kinship with other American rock styles, yet its unique blend of sonic intensity and working-class attitude sets it apart. Notable for its primal, unpolished sound, Detroit rock has influenced generations of musicians, from punk and new wave to indie rock and beyond, cementing its status as a vital, enduring chapter in rock music history.

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? & The Mysterians
Alice Cooper
Bantam Rooster
Bob Seger
Clone Defects
Danny Kroha
Death
Frijid Pink
Laughing Hyenas
MC5
Mac Saturn
Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels
Mystic Siva
Nikki and the Corvettes
Protomartyr
The Amboy Dukes
The Atomic Fireballs
The Detroit Cobras
The Gories
The Stooges
The White Stripes
Tyvek
The White Stripes
Bob Seger
Alice Cooper
The Stooges
Protomartyr
MC5
? & The Mysterians
Death
The Detroit Cobras
Mac Saturn
The Atomic Fireballs
The Amboy Dukes
Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels
Frijid Pink
The Gories
Nikki and the Corvettes
Tyvek
Laughing Hyenas
Danny Kroha
Bantam Rooster
Clone Defects
Mystic Siva