Rocket from the Tombs

Rocket from the Tombs was an influential rock band formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1974. Known for their raw sound and avant-garde style, they blended proto-punk and garage rock elements, influencing later groups like the Dead Boys and Pere Ubu. Their music featured dark, introspective lyrics and was characterized by energetic performances. The band only recorded a single album, "The Day the Earth Met the Rocket from the Tombs," posthumously released in 2002, but their legacy continues to resonate in the punk and alternative rock scenes. They are celebrated for their bold experimentation and contribution to the genre's evolution.