Kyuss was an influential stoner rock band from Palm Desert, California, active from 1987 to 1995, known for pioneering the heavy, riff-driven sound that defined the desert rock genre. Led by vocalist John Garcia and guitarist Nick Oliveri, the band's fuzzy, amplified approach to rock music influenced countless bands in the heavy music scene. Though they disbanded in the mid-90s, Kyuss reunited for performances and recordings in later years, cementing their legacy as one of the most important acts in stoner and desert rock history.
