The following is a list of notable garage rock bands. It is by no means exhaustive, particularly regarding the 60s garage bands whose ranks were populous to an extent not measurable, but which vastly exceeds the contents presented here. This list represents bands who have made surviving recordings and have current Wikipedia articles devoted their biographies. It is not exclusive to collective bands, but also includes solo acts who have created music in this style (usually backed by accompanying musicians). It is the intention of this list to inform the reader about the various acts which are relevant to anyone interested in learning about this style of music. The list is not exclusive to acts from North America. Though 1960s garage rock is most often associated with the United States and C