Proto-punk (idea)

There are more examples, but here are a few of my favorites:

Cleveland:

• Rocket From the Tombs
• The Electric Eels
• The Mirrors

NYC:

• New York Dolls
• Wayne County
• The Dictators actually from New Jersey

Detroit:

• MC5
• Stooges featuring Iggy Pop

Boston:

• The Modern Lovers featuring Jonathan Richman & Jerry Harrison