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The Sonics: No One Sounded Like ‘Em
The sound of The Sonics pre-dated punk by more than a decade. Their influence shaped Nirvana, The White Stripes and more.
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The sound of The Sonics pre-dated punk by more than a decade. Their influence shaped Nirvana, The White Stripes and more.
"...their scrappy and energetic sound, coupled with lyrical wit and patriotic romanticism captured the imagination of a generation."
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