DETROIT FRIENDS! You do not want to miss this EPIC 60s Dance Party at the Roostertail. Question Mark & the Mysterians - Yes, the “96 Tears” guys. And, Detroit party bands - THE RUINERS and BAT HEARSE. September 5, starting at 7 p.m. Free parking. $20 at the door. #theruiners #questionmarkandthemysterians #bathearse #theroostertail #detroit #60sdanceparty #rockatnight #rockatnightmagazine @bathearse @the_ruiners_detroit_ #theruinersdetroit @roostertail @questionmarkandthemysterians | Rock At Nigh

On this date in 1966, a relatively unknown garage rock band with an enigmatic frontman did something that few could have predicted. QUESTION MARK & THE MYSTERIANS hailing from Bay City, Michigan, released their song 96 TEARS which quickly climbed the charts, ultimately reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 by October 22. It’s a moment that solidified the band’s place in rock history, although their time in the spotlight would be fleeting. “96 Tears” is a song that defies categori