The Gentrys were a prominent American band originating from Memphis, Tennessee in the mid-1960s. The group is best known for their 1965 top-five Billboard hit "Keep on Dancing," a distinctive example of the garage rock style infused with elements of R&B and pop. Notable band members included Larry Raspberry and Jimmy Hart, who later gained fame as a professional wrestling manager. The Gentrys' contribution to the garage rock genre and their influence on Southern rock artists solidify their place in music history.