The Swamp Rats

The Swamp Rats
Also known asBob Hocko and the Swamp Rats
OriginMcKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States
Genres
Years active1966–1967
Labels
  • St. Clair
  • Co & Ce Keystone
  • Get Hip
Spinoff ofThe Fantastic Dee Jays
Past members
  • Dick Newton
  • Don Schreiner
  • Dave Gannon
  • Bob Hocko
  • Paul Shalako
  • Joe Guido
  • Denny Nicholson

The Swamp Rats were an American garage rock band that hailed from McKeesport, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh. 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.