Mickey Buckins & The New Breed were an influential American garage rock and blue-eyed soul band that emerged in the mid-1960s. Based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, they were led by vocalist and songwriter Mickey Buckins. Their music, which combined elements of rock, soul, and R&B, was emblematic of the Muscle Shoals sound, recognized for its blend of soulful vocals with rock and roll instrumentals. Although they never achieved significant commercial success, the band's influence can be seen in the development of Southern rock and soul music.