October 22, 1966 – “96 Tears” Tops the Charts On this day in 1966, ? and The Mysterians hit number one on the Cashbox chart with their unforgettable garage-rock classic “96 Tears.” The song, driven by its signature Farfisa organ riff and raw, hypnotic energy, became a defining anthem of the 1960s underground rock scene. Written by the band’s mysterious frontman, Question Mark (Rudy Martínez), “96 Tears” was originally released on the small Pa-Go-Go label before being picked up nationally by Came