The Meteors

The Meteors formed in 1980 are often credited with giving the psychobilly subgenre — which fuses punk with rockabilly — its distinctive sound and style.

About.com calls the Meteors "the first true psychobilly band," noting their blend of the "themes of horror, punk and rockabilly". Formed in South London in 1980, they are considered the first verifiable psychobilly band.Their albums In Heaven (1981) and Wreckin' Crew (1983) are considered landmarks of the early years of the genre.