Question Mark and the Mysterians are an American garage rock/Proto Punk band of Mexican descent from Bay City and Saginaw in Michigan who were initially active between 1962 and 1969. Much of the band's music consisted of electric organ-driven garage rock and an enigmatic image inspired by the 1957 Japanese science fiction film The Mysterians. In addition, the band's sound was also marked by raw-resonating lead vocals of "?" (Question Mark, the stage name of Rudy Martínez, making Question Mark and the Mysterians one of the earliest groups whose musical style is described as punk rock. Through their music, the group was recognized as a template for similar musical acts to follow.
Band Members[]
- ? (Rudy Martinez): Lead Vocals
- Frank Rodriguez Jr.: Keyboards/Organ
- Frank Lugo: Bass Guitar
- Eddie Serrato: Drums
- Bobby Balderrama: Lead Guitar
Discography[]
- 96 Tears (1966)
- Action (1967)
- The Dallas Reunion Tapes - 96 Tears Forever (1985)
Audio[]
Up Side (1966) Are You For Real (1966)
Reference[]
- https://www.discogs.com/artist/244527-The-Mysterians
- http://www.rockboar.com/bands/328/Proto-punk/-and-the-Mysterians
- https://music.avclub.com/question-mark-the-mysterians-more-action-1798194220/amp
- https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/question-mark-and-the-mysterians
- https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/question_mark_and_the_mysterians
- https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/question-mark-and-the-mysterians
- http://vancouversignaturesounds.com/hits/need-somebody-question-mark-mysterians/
- https://www.allmusic.com/artist/-the-mysterians-mn0000567190/biography
- https://pleasekillme.com/96-tears-question-mark-mysterians/