Of course, the Troggs were more than just that one song. Short for “troglodyte”, the English band was aptly named as they sounded like a bunch of cavemen breaking Rock and Roll down to its most common denominator. Their brand of Frat Rock would be influential to the first wave of Proto Punk acts and to a lesser extent Proto Metal. Their run seemed so brief but their accomplishments will never be forgotten. Whether the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame remembers that brief but powerful run is still up for debate.
The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
1992
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom (Andover, England)
Nominated In:
Never
Why They Will Get In:
Just for Wild Thing Alone.
Why They Won’t Get In:
The current perception that they are a one hit wonder does not help.
Essential Albums:
From Nowhere (1966)
Trogglodynamite (1966)
Cellophane (1967)
Love Is All Around (1968)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee:
Wild Thing (From From Nowhere, 1966)
The Kitty Kat Song (From From Nowhere, 1966)
Ride Your Pony (From From Nowhere, 1966)
Love is All Around (From Cellophane, 1967)
I Can’t Control Myself (From Love is All Around, 1968)
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