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The Dogs are a formative force in the American punk and hard rock landscape, originating in Lansing, Michigan in 1968 and evolving with a raw, garage-inflected guitar attack that helped shape the sound of punk as we know it. From the Midwest stages to Detroit’s vibrant scene, they shared bills with legendary acts like MC5, The Stooges, and KISS before taking their music international in the late 1970s. Over the years, The Dogs have continued to evolve with changing lineups, a dedicated fan base, and a renewed energy seen in recent releases and live performances.