4. The Stooges
The Stooges brought a ferocious, untamed sound to rock long before punk had a name. With Iggy Pop’s notorious stage antics and guttural vocals, they embodied pure chaos and energy. Their abrasive riffs and primal rhythms laid the groundwork for the genre’s future, influencing countless bands that followed. As a cornerstone of proto-punk, The Stooges proved that music could be dangerous, confrontational, and thrillingly unpredictable—a true spark for the revolution that was about to erupt.
