Question Mark and the Mysterians are an American
garage rock band from
Bay City and
Saginaw in
Michigan, who were initially active between 1962 and 1969. Much of the band's music consisted of
electric organ-driven instrumentals, and an enigmatic image inspired by the
science fiction film
The Mysterians. In addition, the band's sound was also marked by raw-resonating
lead vocals of "?" (Question Mark), making Question Mark and the Mysterians one of the earliest groups whose musical style is described as
punk rock. Through their music, the group was recognized as a template for similar musical acts to follow.