ROOTS
Roots of The Sonics
The artists and genres The Sonics came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Barrett Strongartist
Little Richardartist
Richard BerryartistRichard Berry Jr. was an American singer, songwriter and musician, who performed with many Los Angeles doo-wop and close harmony groups in the 1950s, including the Flairs and the Robins.
The Wailersartist
Louie Louieartist"Louie Louie" is a rhythm and blues song written, composed, and recorded by American musician Richard Berry in 1956 and released in 1957. In 1963, a version by the Kingsmen attracted controversy over allegedly profane lyrics. The song is based on the tune "El Loco Cha Cha" popularized by bandleader René Touzet and is an example of Afro-Cuban influence on American popular music.