The Troggs are widely seen as a highly influential band whose sound was one inspiration for garage rock and punk rock. For example, the Troggs influenced artists such as Iggy Pop, and the early version of British pop-punk pioneers Buzzcocks featured I Can’t Control Myself in their live repertoire. The Ramones are also amongst punk bands who cited the Troggs as an influence. The MC5 covered “I Want You” at their live shows and recorded the song for the album Kick Out the Jams, although they renamed it “I Want You Right Now”. The Troggs are well known for their Wild Thing song, you all know oh so well. Strange Movies is a track with a heavy riff and heavy rhythm, and whoever told you that the Troggs were some kind of fathers of Heavy Metal, well, it is true. [Source]
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