Well, the group name might not sound too familiar - but the song should. ? and the Mysterians were the authors of that great 60's two chord mega-hit "96 Tears." Remember now? Well, you should. Flip through any number of "golden oldies" stations today and your bound to hear this song at least once in every twenty-four hour period. It's a radio staple. It goes over especially well on those request and dedication shows. Plenty of lovers scorned I suppose. Well, now that you've been re-acquainted with the group - we get down to the point.

Originally formed in Flint, MI, in 1962, this group took its name from the obscure science-fiction movie The Mysterians. Their anthemic "96 Tears" was recorded for the local Spanish music label Pa-Go-Go in 1966. It was immediately picked up for national consumption by Cameo-Parkway, going on to be one of the most covered garage band classics of the '60s.

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