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The Rivieras
50,509 listeners
The Rivieras was a rock group, formed in South Bend, Indiana, USA in the early 1960s. The Rivieras featured Marty Fortson on vocals and gu… read moreThe Rivieras was a rock group, formed in South Bend, Indiana, USA in the early 1960s. The Rivieras featured Marty Fortson on vocals and guitar, Doug Gean playing the organ, second guitarist Joe Pennell and drummer Paul Dennert. The Riv… read moreThe Rivieras was a rock group, formed in South Bend, Indiana, USA in the early 1960s. The Rivieras featured Marty Fortson on vocals and guitar, Doug Gean playing the organ, second guitarist Joe Pennell and drummer Paul Dennert. The Rivieras was one of the later groups in the USA playing classic… read more -
The Tornadoes
207,239 listeners
The Tornadoes from Redlands, CA was the first surf band to receive national airplay with a surf instrumental. The song was Bustin' Sur… read moreThe Tornadoes from Redlands, CA was the first surf band to receive national airplay with a surf instrumental. The song was Bustin' Surfboards released on Aertaun Records in 1962, and it has since become a classic and mainstay of the… read moreThe Tornadoes from Redlands, CA was the first surf band to receive national airplay with a surf instrumental. The song was Bustin' Surfboards released on Aertaun Records in 1962, and it has since become a classic and mainstay of the surf genre. One of its distinctions, and appeals, was the f… read more -
The Challengers
38,242 listeners
The Challengers was an instrumental surf rock band started in late 1962. They were located in Los Angeles. They represented a growing love … read moreThe Challengers was an instrumental surf rock band started in late 1962. They were located in Los Angeles. They represented a growing love for surf music and helped make the genre popular. Their debut album "Surfbeat" was the b… read moreThe Challengers was an instrumental surf rock band started in late 1962. They were located in Los Angeles. They represented a growing love for surf music and helped make the genre popular. Their debut album "Surfbeat" was the biggest selling surf album of all time and helped bring surf … read more -
Dick Dale & His Del-Tones
319,354 listeners
Dick Dale & His Del-Tones also known as Dick Dale & The Del-Tones were a surf rock group from southern California, fronted by Dick … read moreDick Dale & His Del-Tones also known as Dick Dale & The Del-Tones were a surf rock group from southern California, fronted by Dick Dale. Formed in the late 1950's it is considered one of the first (if not the first) surf ban… read moreDick Dale & His Del-Tones also known as Dick Dale & The Del-Tones were a surf rock group from southern California, fronted by Dick Dale. Formed in the late 1950's it is considered one of the first (if not the first) surf bands. Dick Dale (Richard Anthony Monsour, Boston, Massachuse… read more -
Jan & Dean
224,607 listeners
Jan Berry and Dean Torrence began singing together after football practice at University High School in Los Angeles in the late 1950s. Prim… read moreJan Berry and Dean Torrence began singing together after football practice at University High School in Los Angeles in the late 1950s. Primitive recording sessions followed soon after in a makeshift studio in Jan's garage. They firs… read moreJan Berry and Dean Torrence began singing together after football practice at University High School in Los Angeles in the late 1950s. Primitive recording sessions followed soon after in a makeshift studio in Jan's garage. They first performed on stage as The Barons at a high school dance. … read more -
The Sentinals
30,070 listeners
The Sentinals were a surf rock band from San Luis Obispo, California (1961-1965). The original lineup consisted of Tommy Nunes on lead gui… read moreThe Sentinals were a surf rock band from San Luis Obispo, California (1961-1965). The original lineup consisted of Tommy Nunes on lead guitar, Peter Graham on rhythm guitar, Gary Winburne on bass guitar, Bobby Holmquist on sax and Johnn… read moreThe Sentinals were a surf rock band from San Luis Obispo, California (1961-1965). The original lineup consisted of Tommy Nunes on lead guitar, Peter Graham on rhythm guitar, Gary Winburne on bass guitar, Bobby Holmquist on sax and Johnny Barbata on drums. As surf bands go, this group employed a… read more -
The Lively Ones
294,426 listeners
There have been two groups that have called themselves "The Lively Ones": 1)The Lively Ones were an instrumental Surf Rock band f… read moreThere have been two groups that have called themselves "The Lively Ones": 1)The Lively Ones were an instrumental Surf Rock band from California. The group was formed in 1962 as The Surfmen, but later changed their name. The Li… read moreThere have been two groups that have called themselves "The Lively Ones": 1)The Lively Ones were an instrumental Surf Rock band from California. The group was formed in 1962 as The Surfmen, but later changed their name. The Lively Ones have been consistently cited as one of the best in… read more -
The Chantays
109,438 listeners
The Chantays were a surf rock band from the early 1960s, best known for only one hit, the instrumental "Pipeline". The Chantays w… read moreThe Chantays were a surf rock band from the early 1960s, best known for only one hit, the instrumental "Pipeline". The Chantays were formed in 1961 when five high-school friends decided to start their own band. Bob Spickard, Br… read moreThe Chantays were a surf rock band from the early 1960s, best known for only one hit, the instrumental "Pipeline". The Chantays were formed in 1961 when five high-school friends decided to start their own band. Bob Spickard, Brian Carman (co-writers of "Pipeline"), Bob Welch, … read more -
Link Wray & His Ray Men
96,080 listeners
(Sometimes spelled Link Wray and His Wraymen) Link Wray's 1958 hit Rumble was a staggering advancement in the development of rock inst… read more(Sometimes spelled Link Wray and His Wraymen) Link Wray's 1958 hit Rumble was a staggering advancement in the development of rock instrumental music. The power chord was born and the record's dirty sound and threatening atmosph… read more(Sometimes spelled Link Wray and His Wraymen) Link Wray's 1958 hit Rumble was a staggering advancement in the development of rock instrumental music. The power chord was born and the record's dirty sound and threatening atmosphere were miles away from anything which had gone before. Des… read more -
The Ventures
443,752 listeners
The Ventures are an American instrumental surf rock band formed in Tacoma, Washington, in 1958, by Don Wilson and Bob Bogle. The band, which was a quartet for most of its existence, helped to popularize the electric guitar across the world during the 1960s. While their popularity in the United St… read more