The Mekons are a British-American rock band formed in 1977 by a group of University of Leeds art students. They are notable for their blend of punk rock and country music, which has garnered them a cult following. The band's core members, Jon Langford and Tom Greenhalgh, have contributed to the group's distinctive sound through their politically charged lyrics and eclectic instrumentation. Their most influential work, "Fear and Whiskey" (1985), is considered a landmark in the alternative country genre.