The Junkyard Band is a notable go-go band from Washington, D.C., known for their innovative use of found objects as instruments. Founded in the early 1980s, the band initially used buckets, hubcaps, and car parts to create their distinctive sound, a reflection of their name. They gained recognition as part of the thriving go-go scene, a subgenre of funk known for its continuous live performances and audience interaction. Their influential 1986 single "Sardines" remains an iconic work in the go-go genre.