The Troggs

The Troggs are a garage rock band who emerged in the sixties. While commercially limited in the United States they were phenomenal in Europe. They had three hit singles. They have been cited as a major influence on punk, including the Ramones. Steven Van Zandt of the E Street Band praises their song I Can't Control Myself. They have been covered by MC5, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, and R.E.M. among others. Hendrix cover of Wild Thing is one of the most famous.