[1] The band originated from a group known as The Fantastic Dee Jays, which was formed in 1964 by Denny Nicholson, Dick Newton, and Tom Junecko.
[2] Terry Lee created the Swamp Rats with Dee Jay member, bass guitarist Newton, and newcomers David Gannon on drums, and Don Schreiner on lead guitar.
The band produced several more singles on the same label which sold well in Pittsburgh, and they performed in Lee's dance clubs with revolving lineups.
[4] Despite their local popularity, the band suffered from personal disagreements, limited single distribution, and a lack of original material.
[2] In 1979, following a returning interest in garage rock, the band's material was released on a compilation album titled Disco Sucks!, on the Keystone label.
The album consisted of singles by the group, two tracks from 1972 reunion demos, work from Hocko's band, Galactus, and an outtake.