Supergrass

United Kingdom, 1993–2010

Oxford trio led by Gaz Coombes, formed in 1993. Their debut I Should Coco ('Alright', 'Caught by the Fuzz') delivered giddy, punk-charged Britpop; later records grew into glam- and psych-tinged rock, marking them one of the era's great singles bands.

MusicRoots documents 5 artists who influenced Supergrass and 0 artists Supergrass influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Supergrass?

• Buzzcocks — Supergrass's roots lie in the infectiously catchy punk-pop of the Buzzcocks — speed, hooks and youthful energy.
• The Kinks — The Kinks' quintessentially English '60s pop is a cornerstone of Supergrass's Britpop songwriting.
• David Bowie — David Bowie's Ziggy-era glam is woven into Supergrass's brighter, glammier moments.
• Small Faces — One of the two 1960s bands behind Supergrass's Brit-pop, with the Kinks.
• The Jam — One of the two bands Supergrass's punk-pop roots lie in, with the Buzzcocks.