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The Lively Ones
340,456 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
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Dick Dale
497,702 listeners
Dick Dale (born Richard Anthony Monsour on 4 May 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts; died 16 March 2019) was an American rock guitarist, known a… read moreDick Dale (born Richard Anthony Monsour on 4 May 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts; died 16 March 2019) was an American rock guitarist, known as The King of the Surf Guitar. Dale is revered as one of the pioneers of surf rock and one of the most influential guitarists of the early 1960s. His techniqu… read more
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The Shadows
393,715 listeners
There is more than one act that goes by the name 'The Shadows'; 1) The Shadows (originally known as the Drifters) were an English… read moreThere is more than one act that goes by the name 'The Shadows'; 1) The Shadows (originally known as the Drifters) were an English instrumental rock group, who dominated the British popular music charts in the late 1950s and ear… read moreThere is more than one act that goes by the name 'The Shadows'; 1) The Shadows (originally known as the Drifters) were an English instrumental rock group, who dominated the British popular music charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s, in the pre-Beatles era. They served as the backing… read more
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The Centurians
203,239 listeners
The Centurians were an instrumental surf rock group from Newport Beach, California who were mainly active from the late 50s - early 60s. T… read moreThe Centurians were an instrumental surf rock group from Newport Beach, California who were mainly active from the late 50s - early 60s. The group played many parties and other events around Southern California during their run, their p… read moreThe Centurians were an instrumental surf rock group from Newport Beach, California who were mainly active from the late 50s - early 60s. The group played many parties and other events around Southern California during their run, their peak in business likely occurring during the surf music craze… read more
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The Surfaris
297,705 listeners
The Surfaris were an American surf rock band formed in Glendora, California in 1962. They are best known for two songs that hit the national charts in May 1963, which were "Surfer Joe" and "Wipe Out" (respectively on … read moreThe Surfaris were an American surf rock band formed in Glendora, California in 1962. They are best known for two songs that hit the national charts in May 1963, which were "Surfer Joe" and "Wipe Out" (respectively on the A side and B side of a 45 RPM single). The original band… read more
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Dick Dale & His Del-Tones
218,641 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
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Duane Eddy
347,926 listeners
Duane Eddy (born in Corning, New York, on 26 April 1938; died 30 April 2024) was a Grammy Award-winning American rock and roll guitarist r… read moreDuane Eddy (born in Corning, New York, on 26 April 1938; died 30 April 2024) was a Grammy Award-winning American rock and roll guitarist remembered for his characteristically "twangy" sound on singles such as "Rebel-'… read moreDuane Eddy (born in Corning, New York, on 26 April 1938; died 30 April 2024) was a Grammy Award-winning American rock and roll guitarist remembered for his characteristically "twangy" sound on singles such as "Rebel-'Rouser", "Peter Gunn", and "Because The… read more
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The Chantays
119,664 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
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Los Straitjackets
106,594 listeners
Los Straitjackets is a Nashville based band known primarily for performing instrumental surf music in lucha libre masks. Members include guitarists Eddie Angel and Danny Amis, bassist Pete Curry, and drummer Jason Smay. They use DiPinto guitars. Angel, Amis and Jimmy Lester formed The Straitjacke… read more
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The Challengers
41,644 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