The Gories (official)

The emergence of The Gories heralded a new golden age of Detroit rock beginning in the late '80s; a renaissance of noise and rustbelt rock that lasts through to today. Formed in 1986 by three Detroit natives -- Mick Collins, Peggy O'Neill, and Danny Kroha (none of whom previously knew how to play an instrument) -- The Gories took their name from a band of the same name that appeared in the Gidget TV series of the mid-'60s. Comprised of two guitarists and a drummer (no bass), the Gories concocted a primal, raw, yet soulful blend of garage punk, blues, and R&B, culling a wealth of inspiration and cover material from Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf, and John Lee Hooker. The three-piece also paid homage to The Keggs and Nick & the Jaguars, two other bassless bands from Detroit.