The Presidents of the United States of America

USA, 1993–now

Seattle trio formed in 1993, playing goofy, hook-packed punk-pop on stripped-down two- and three-string guitars. 'Lump' and 'Peaches' made their cheerful, absurdist alt-rock a mid-'90s radio staple.

MusicRoots documents 1 artist who influenced The Presidents of the United States of America and 0 artists The Presidents of the United States of America influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced The Presidents of the United States of America?

• Ramones — The Ramones' short, silly, hook-packed punk is the clear template for the Presidents' cheerful two-minute rockers.