From the ? and the Mysterians article Doug posted:
>When the band reformed (with all original members, they are Mexican-
>American Texans who relocated to the Detroit area in the 60s)
I didn't know that. So they're right there with Sam the Sham and the Pharoahs and Tequila. It doesn't appear ? would want to take credit for the East Los Angeles punk scene though:
> Q--There were a lot of covers of "96 Tears" during and right after the
>punk era. Do you think the song qualifies as a punk anthem?
>
>A--I don't know. Remember Wendy O. Williams (lead singer of the Plasmatics)?
>Is that what rock 'n' roll is all about? Bringing an old vehicle on stage
>and destroying it just so you can get attention and be successful? Come
>on. I'm not breaking old cars. I'm writing good rock 'n' roll music. That's
>real.