Introduction The Surfaris were an American surf rock group originating from Glendora, California. They are best known for their Top 10 pop single and now-classic rock and roll track “Wipe Out” during the early 60s music era where surf music reigned supreme, so to speak. Although they are labeled by mainstream music … Read more
Introduction to The Hondells The Hondells were a 60s music-era American surf rock/pop group known for their 1964 Top 10 hit “Little Honda.” The Hondells weren’t a true “band” per se, but rather a manufactured group which was a brainchild of producer Gary Usher. Usher himself had worked with the Beach Boys, … Read more
Introduction The Duals were a Californian surf rock duo formed in the 1960s, consisting of Henry Bellinger and Johnny Lageman. Ron Barrett, who had just established a new label named Star Revue, liked the guys’ sound and took them in. The Duals recorded “Stick Shift” to which Barrett added some car sound … Read more
Introduction Known for his 70s music era Top Ten hit “Magnet and Steel”, Walter Egan is a New York-born classic rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He played with several bands including a folk-rock band Sageworth and Drums in Washington D.C. where several artists of his leagues started to bolster their careers: Emmylou … Read more
Introduction to one of the greatest bands in rock history One of the most influential groups of the 60s music era, The Beach Boys were formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. Best known for their tight vocal harmonies, the most famous lineup consisted of brothers Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson, cousin Mike … Read more