The Swamp Rats | |
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| Also known as | Bob Hocko and the Swamp Rats |
| Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Years active | 1966–1967 |
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The Swamp Rats were an American garage rock band that hailed from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band achieved regional success with singles mostly consisting of cover versions of popular songs. Their material is considered one of the earliest examples of proto-punk, which has led to re-releases of their work.[1]