The Deviants were a London-based proto-punk band formed in the late 1960s, led by writer and countercultural figure Mick Farren. Emerging from the UK underground scene, their music blended psychedelic rock, garage energy, and raw social commentary, helping to lay groundwork for punk’s rebellious spirit. The band, originally known as The Social Deviants, released several influential albums—including *Ptooff!* (1967)—that captured the anarchic edge of the era and cemented their cult status in avant-garde and alternative rock circles.