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Dick Dale & His Del-Tones
319,850 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 -
The Surfaris
259,940 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 -
The Lively Ones
294,795 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 -
Dick Dale
417,523 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 -
The Ventures
444,119 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 -
The Centurians
175,235 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 -
The Chantays
109,680 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 -
Jan & Dean
224,829 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 Revels
124,383 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 -
Link Wray
339,486 listeners
Fred Lincoln "Link" Wray, Jr. (May 2, 1929 – November 5, 2005) was a Native American rock and roll guitarist, songwriter, and vo… read moreFred Lincoln "Link" Wray, Jr. (May 2, 1929 – November 5, 2005) was a Native American rock and roll guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist who became popular in the late 1950s. Building on the distorted electric guitar sound of ea… read moreFred Lincoln "Link" Wray, Jr. (May 2, 1929 – November 5, 2005) was a Native American rock and roll guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist who became popular in the late 1950s. Building on the distorted electric guitar sound of early records, his 1958 instrumental hit "Rumble" by… read more