Biography
The Swamp Rats
Effective period / Period of releases: 1966 - 2003
Members: Bob Hocko, Dave Gannon, Joe Guido, Don Schriner, Paul Shalako
Garage rock group from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Also known as Bob Hocko and the Swamp Rats.They released a number of singles in 1966 & 67, the band achieved regional success with singles 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.
Members:Bob Hocko, Dick Newton, Don Schreiner, David Gannon, Paul Shalako and Joey Guido.