Did you know that some of your all-time favourite bands could have started in a garage? This space, which is traditionally used for a car, is very versatile and can be used for practically anything. A few weeks ago we discovered that some of the most famous businesses began in a garage, including Google.
Take a look at which bands made it big from their garage:
The Ramones: This has to be one of the biggest bands to form in a garage and have been dubbed as the first punk band, spending many nights jamming in their garage. They are proof that environment isn’t everything, so think about what could have happened if they had the comforts of a modern garage to practice in.
The Who: Founded in London, The Who started off in a chilly, wet garage. There’s no denying that practicing in London during winter would have put an end to many garage bands in the 60s, but The Who pushed through it.
The Yardbirds: Another band from London, the Yardbirds had numerous names until the Yardbirds stuck in 1963. Although they were only around for five years, they drummed up some fantastic music during that time. It seems that not even moving out of a muggy 60s British garage was enough to make this group stick together.
The Kinks: In 1964, this band was formed by Ray and Dave Davies in North London. Their influences were country music, folk and R&B and all began in a garage.
Credence Clearwater Revival: John and Tom Fogerty along with Doug Clifford started this started in 1959 under the name “The Blue Velvets”, before becoming Creedence Clearwater Revival. Some of their most popular songs include ‘Don’t Tell Me No Lies’ and ‘You Came Walking’.
It just goes to show that garage can be used for literally anything. Have you ever used your garage to start or band? Or perhaps your kids have instead? If so, let us know via our Facebook page.
