There are 4 bands called The Primitives.
1. A parody dance band from the United States
2. A rock and roll band from the United Kingdom
3. An alternative rock band from the United Kingdom (1985–1992; 2009–present)
4. An alternative country band from the United States 1. The Primitives were a parody dance band from New York formed in 1964 (and that released one 7" that year). The band was fronted by Lou Reed and featuring John Cale, both later of The Velvet Underground.

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