The Wailers

The Profile

A Seattle-based garage-rock band active since 1959, also known as the Fabulous Wailers. Credited in reviews as an early, violent rock act whose single "The Witch" and the album At The Castle were influential on later garage bands.

Not the Jamaican reggae group associated with Bob Marley; early Seattle rockers that influenced bands like the Sonics. Key recordings mentioned in reviews include the single "The Witch", At The Castle (1962) and the compilation Livewire!!! covering 1965-67 material.

The reviews treat The Wailers as a powerful early Seattle garage band (aka the Fabulous Wailers). The single "The Witch" and the LP At The Castle are highlighted. Reviewers emphasize their raw, violent early rock sound and historical importance predating the British Invasion.