Canned Heat is an American blues-rock band formed in 1965, notable for their unique blend of modern electric blues, rock, and boogie music. Key members included Bob "The Bear" Hite and Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson, who were pivotal in the band's unique sound and style. They gained notoriety with hits like "On The Road Again" and "Going Up The Country," which became unofficial anthems for the counterculture movement of the late 1960s. Canned Heat's music has significantly influenced the blues-rock genre and their performances at music festivals like Woodstock have solidified their place in music history.