{"title":"The Sonics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sonics are an American rock and roll group that formed in 1963 in Tacoma, Washington. They are considered pioneers of \"proto-punk\" and \"garage rock\". The band initially played at local dance halls and high schools until they were discovered by Buck Ormsby, the bass player of The Wailers. With Ormsby's help, they recorded two LPs that were released in 1965. Known for their crude and brutal sound, as well as Gerry Roslie's provocative lyrics and screams, The Sonics scored some minor hits before disbanding in 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the band reunited in 2007 and has been actively performing since then. Their original lineup consisted of Gerry Roslie on organ, piano, and lead vocals; Rob Lind on saxophone, vocals, and harmonica; Larry Parypa on lead guitar and vocals; Andy Parypa on bass guitar; and Bob Bennett on drums. In their current lineup as of 2015, Freddie Dennis joined as the bass guitarist and lead vocalist while Dusty Watson took over the drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sonics' unique style has influenced many other artists in the genre. Some similar artists include The Seeds, ? \u0026amp; The Mysterians, The Monks, The Standells, Count Five, MC5,and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"here-are-the-sonics-1","title":"Here Are The Sonics","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe demented debut by this legendary group of garage rockers, originally released in 1965. \u003cem\u003eHere Are The Sonics\u003c\/em\u003e sounds refreshing and almost spiritual, especially in a world where rock music seems to represent heartless, corporate shoveled crap that is meant to numb the masses to generic tunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut, one listen to \u003cem\u003eHere Are The Sonics\u003c\/em\u003e and it all comes flying back to you. Their 60's rock and roll sound is crisp, crazy, and unpredictable, just like rock and roll was always meant to sound like.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Beat","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50438247973195,"sku":"141615","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50438251741515,"sku":"1082840","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Here_Are_the_Sonics_1b5b46f1_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726940466"},{"product_id":"sonics-8","title":"Sonics 8","description":"\u003cp\u003ethe sonics' new record! features new songs and live favourites performed at the recent the sonics didn't know it, but they were ahead of their time. it was in tacoma, washington in1964 when they emerged from the garage with a shocking new sound at a time when rock and roll was ripe for experiment. although punk and garage were yet unknown, producer buck ormsby from etiquette records encouraged the sonics move away from cover songs to their own unique sound%u2026.a whole new animal with raw power and energy that electrified the room. fast forward to the 21st century, when finally in november 2007 the sonics accepted an invitation to perform in nyc. regrouped and well rehearsed, the sonics proceeded to bring down the house at cave stomp with their still fresh, raw, pounding music. the sonics are back, they're wild, unrelenting, and to international audiences, an unforgettable experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"10\"","offer_id":50446349435211,"sku":"335965","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50446349730123,"sku":"335966","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/11e72107-0553-4bd3-a2f5-437055fea741_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727058138"},{"product_id":"high-tide-1","title":"High Time","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe splendid selection heard on The Sonics' \u003cem\u003eHigh Time\u003c\/em\u003e singles box is reason once again, should we need it, to celebrate this band of bands with seven double-whammy garage-rockin’ slabs of rock’n’roll nirvana.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eReprising the hottest 45 singles sides that the band released in their 1964-1966 heyday, timeless classics such as ‘Psycho’, ‘Cinderella, ‘Boss Hoss’ and of course the Tacoma legends' debut 'The Witch,’ we also throw in some Sonics essentials that never originally appeared on 45, like 'Strychnine’ and ‘Have Love Will Travel.’ \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAdditionally, for the first time, items from both the group's Etiquette and Jerden eras appear together, the latter represented by the much-loved ‘Head On Backwards’, ‘Like No Other Man’, ‘High Time’ and, making its debut on vinyl, the rare Audio Recording version of 'Maintaining My Cool’.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAssembled and annotated by Alec Palao, \u003cem\u003eHigh Time\u003c\/em\u003e is a handsome package that comes with a detailed booklet filled with rare images from the lens of inimitable Northwest photographer Jini Dellaccio. 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Recorded in the most glorious no-fi you could ever wish for, and with anthemic originals such as ‘Cinderella’ and ‘He’s Waitin’’ vying for attention with what is possibly the most violent version of ‘Louie Louie’ there will ever be, \u003cem\u003eBoom\u003c\/em\u003e is an album that has always justified the esteem in which it is held by collectors around the globe. 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