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The Marketts
143,119 listeners
The Marketts were formed in 1961 by Michael Z. Gordon in Los Angeles, California. Originally spelled, "Mar-kets", Gordon penned a… read moreThe Marketts were formed in 1961 by Michael Z. Gordon in Los Angeles, California. Originally spelled, "Mar-kets", Gordon penned and co-produced their first release, "Surfer's Stomp" (under the pseudonym Michael D… read moreThe Marketts were formed in 1961 by Michael Z. Gordon in Los Angeles, California. Originally spelled, "Mar-kets", Gordon penned and co-produced their first release, "Surfer's Stomp" (under the pseudonym Michael Daughtry), which became an instant national hit for Gordon an… read more -
The Fireballs
29,583 listeners
Hailing from New Mexico, this largely instrumental early rock and roll group contributed a decent amount to the history of the genre during… read moreHailing from New Mexico, this largely instrumental early rock and roll group contributed a decent amount to the history of the genre during their rather inconsistent span of success. Everything from their handful of surf-like hits to the… read moreHailing from New Mexico, this largely instrumental early rock and roll group contributed a decent amount to the history of the genre during their rather inconsistent span of success. Everything from their handful of surf-like hits to their handling of some Buddy Holly demos that resulted in less … read more -
The Revels
124,550 listeners
There are four groups calling themselves The Revels, and one mistagged group: 1) an early '60s instrumental rock group 2) a traditiona… read moreThere are four groups calling themselves The Revels, and one mistagged group: 1) an early '60s instrumental rock group 2) a traditional/folk music and dance group founded in 1971 3) a Melbourne band formerly 'The Crimson Flames… read moreThere are four groups calling themselves The Revels, and one mistagged group: 1) an early '60s instrumental rock group 2) a traditional/folk music and dance group founded in 1971 3) a Melbourne band formerly 'The Crimson Flames' 4) A 60s R&B group 1) The Revels were an early … read more -
The 5.6.7.8's
399,130 listeners
The 5.6.7.8's are a Japanese all-female rock and roll group with a heavily surf-influenced garage rock sound. The band was formed in T… read moreThe 5.6.7.8's are a Japanese all-female rock and roll group with a heavily surf-influenced garage rock sound. The band was formed in Tokyo, Japan in 1986; its current lineup consists of founding members Yoshiko 'Ronnie' Fu… read moreThe 5.6.7.8's are a Japanese all-female rock and roll group with a heavily surf-influenced garage rock sound. The band was formed in Tokyo, Japan in 1986; its current lineup consists of founding members Yoshiko 'Ronnie' Fujiyama (vocals, guitar) and her sister Sachiko Fujiyama (dru… read more -
Link Wray & His Ray Men
96,185 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 -
Gene Vincent
336,119 listeners
Gene Vincent, real name Vincent Eugene Craddock, (February 11, 1935 – October 12, 1971) was an American rockabilly pioneer musician, best k… read moreGene Vincent, real name Vincent Eugene Craddock, (February 11, 1935 – October 12, 1971) was an American rockabilly pioneer musician, best known for his hit Be-Bop-A-Lula. He performed with his backing band, the Blue Caps. After Be-Bop-A-… read moreGene Vincent, real name Vincent Eugene Craddock, (February 11, 1935 – October 12, 1971) was an American rockabilly pioneer musician, best known for his hit Be-Bop-A-Lula. He performed with his backing band, the Blue Caps. After Be-Bop-A-Lula had become a huge hit in 1956 (peaking at #7 and spendi… read more -
Jan & Dean
225,425 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 Blasters
135,183 listeners
The Blasters are an American rock and roll music group formed in 1979 in Downey, California, by brothers Phil Alvin (vocals and guitar) and… read moreThe Blasters are an American rock and roll music group formed in 1979 in Downey, California, by brothers Phil Alvin (vocals and guitar) and Dave Alvin (guitar), with bass guitarist John Bazz and drummer Bill Bateman. Dave Alvin, the gro… read moreThe Blasters are an American rock and roll music group formed in 1979 in Downey, California, by brothers Phil Alvin (vocals and guitar) and Dave Alvin (guitar), with bass guitarist John Bazz and drummer Bill Bateman. Dave Alvin, the group's primary songwriter, left the band in 1986 for a cr… read more -
Jon & The Nightriders
12,814 listeners
Guitarist John Blair formed Jon and the Nightriders in Riverside, California in 1979 to pursue his love of classic reverb-drenched surf-gui… read moreGuitarist John Blair formed Jon and the Nightriders in Riverside, California in 1979 to pursue his love of classic reverb-drenched surf-guitar instrumentals. The quartet also included bassist Niki Syxx, drummer Dusty Watson, and either O… read moreGuitarist John Blair formed Jon and the Nightriders in Riverside, California in 1979 to pursue his love of classic reverb-drenched surf-guitar instrumentals. The quartet also included bassist Niki Syxx, drummer Dusty Watson, and either Odie B. Gianni or David Wronski on guitar. The group opened f… read more