Question Mark And The Mysterians

 

Artist:  Question Mark And The Mysterians

Origin:  Bay City and Sagnaw, Michigan, USA

Genre:  Garage Rock, Proto-Punk, Punk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Frat Rock, Detroit Rock

Original line-up:

Larry Borjas:  Guitar

Bobby Balderrama:  Lead Guitar

Robert Martinez:  Drums

Classic line-up:

Ruby Martinez:  Vocals

Bobby Balderrama:  Lead Guitar

Frank Lugo:  Bass

Frank Rodriguez:  Organ

Eddie Serrato:  Drums

Question Mark And The Mysterians are an American Garage Rock Band from Bay City and Saginaw in Michigan, formed in 1962 by Larry Borfjas (Guitar), Bobby Balderrama (Lead Guitar), and Robert Martinez (Drums).  In 1964, Larry Borjas and Robert Martinez were both forced to leave the band for military duty, new line-up Rudy Martinez (Vocals), Robert's brother , Frank Lugo (Bass), Bobby Balderrama (Lead Guitar),  Frank Rodriguez (Organ), and Eddie Serrato (Drums).  The band signed to Pa-Go-Go Records and in 1966 released the first and most acclaimed single, "96 Tears", and became a No. 1 Hit on the Billboard Hot 100.  Their debut album, 96 Tears, and was listed at No. 210 on the 2004 Rolling Stone Magazine List The 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time.

Title:  96 Tears (2022)

Genre:  Garage Rock, Proto-Punk, Punk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Frat Rock, Detroit Rock

Label:  ABKCO

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  I Need Somebody (2:13)

 2.  Stormy Monday (2:20)

 3.  You're Telling Me Lies (2:31)

 4.  Ten O'Clock (2:03)

 5.  Set Aside (3::03)

 6.  Up Side (2:45)

Side 2:

 1.  8 Teen (2:50)

 2.  Don't Tease Me (1:37)

 3.  Don't Break This Heart Of Mine (1:57)

 4.  Why Me (1:26)

 5.  Midnight Hour (2:36)

 6.  96 Tears (2:56)

Personnel:

Ruby Martinez:  Vocals

Bobby Balderrama:  Lead Guitar

Frank Lugo:  Bass

Frank Rodriguez:  Organ

Eddie Serrato:  Drums

Additional Musician:

Fernando Aguilar:  Bass on Tracks:  1/5, 6

96 Tears is the debut studio album by Question Mark And The Mysterians, originally released on November, , 1966 by Cameo Parkway Records, remastered and reissused on November 25, 2022 by ABKCO Music & Records.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.