Mouse and The Traps is an American garage rock band that emerged during the 1960s. The band is best known for their hit song "A Public Execution," which, stylistically, was often compared to the works of Bob Dylan. Founded by Ronnie Weiss and Bugs Henderson, the band is recognized for their incorporation of folk, psychedelic, and blues influences into their rock sound. Despite not achieving widespread commercial success, Mouse and The Traps significantly contributed to the development of the garage rock genre in their era.