The Troggs

The Troggs

Musical Group

Forfans of 1960s british rock, garage rock and proto-punk; readers interested in musical influence and rock history.
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The Profile

English rock band formed in Andover, Hampshire in 1964, best known for the hits "Wild Thing" and "Love Is All Around".

Formed in Andover, Hampshire in 1964. Lead singer Reg Presley was a principal member. Early producer Larry Page worked with the band; they achieved international hit singles in the 1960s and are cited as influential on later garage rock and proto-punk acts.

DeBaser's reviews praise The Troggs for their influential 1966-1968 recordings, citing hits like "Wild Thing" and "Love Is All Around." The reviews highlight the band's proto-punk and garage-rock elements and their influence on later acts. Key tracks and lesser-known album cuts are noted for anticipating future trends.

Notable Quotes

❝ During the golden years of 1966-1968 for British music, the Troggs (a band hailing from the town of Andover in rural Hampshire) created a series of songs that extraordinarily anticipated, by a good decade, many of the musical trends that had yet to emerge.