Garage Rock
Garage rock is a raw, energetic rock subgenre originating in the 1960s, defined by a DIY ethos, distorted electric guitars, simple power-chord riffs, and driving, unpolished percussion. It captures the immediacy of amateur garage rehearsals, youthful rebellion, and a proto-punk aesthetic.
Origin: Primarily USA (Pacific Northwest, Midwest), with significant UK influences and global DIY scenes.
Era: 1960s to present, with significant revivals in the 1980s, 2000s, and 2010s.
